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Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a Senior Cost Estimator with 10+ years of diverse estimating experience. Transit agency and transportation project experience with a focus in rail, highway and aviation.
Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental).
Are you ready to join us on this journey?
As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.
YOUR IMPACT:
- Prepare detailed cost estimates at the preliminary, intermediate, final, and release-for-construction stages of design.
- Review estimates prepared by consultants and contractors.
- Prepare cost estimates for analyzing value engineering studies.
- Assist in constructability reviews.
- Support negotiations for settling contract change modifications and potential claims.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 10 or more years of estimating experience
- Diversified experience in transportation projects with emphasis on rail, highway and aviation
- Transit agency owner costs experience preferred
- Experience with estimating software (HCSS Heavybid preferred)
- Professional Certifications preferred
- Familiarity with FTA (Federal Transit Administration) guidelines and funding requirements
Proficiency in industry-standard estimating software (such as:
- HCSS HeavyBid
- Bluebeam or similar tools
- Agtek
Strong understanding of:
- Construction methods and materials
- Project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM/GC, PDB)
- Transit project components and systems
COMPENSATION
Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:
- Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
- Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
- Paid Family Leave
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
- Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
- Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
- Education and Training Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
EQUAL EMPLOYER
Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.
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ABOUT LOCHNER
Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a Senior Cost Estimator with 10+ years of diverse estimating experience. Transit agency and transportation project experience with a focus in rail, highway and aviation.
Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental).
Are you ready to join us on this journey?
As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.
YOUR IMPACT:
- Prepare detailed cost estimates at the preliminary, intermediate, final, and release-for-construction stages of design.
- Review estimates prepared by consultants and contractors.
- Prepare cost estimates for analyzing value engineering studies.
- Assist in constructability reviews.
- Support negotiations for settling contract change modifications and potential claims.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 10 or more years of estimating experience
- Diversified experience in transportation projects with emphasis on rail, highway and aviation
- Transit agency owner costs experience preferred
- Experience with estimating software (HCSS Heavybid preferred)
- Professional Certifications preferred
- Familiarity with FTA (Federal Transit Administration) guidelines and funding requirements
Proficiency in industry-standard estimating software (such as:
- HCSS HeavyBid
- Bluebeam or similar tools
- Agtek
Strong understanding of:
- Construction methods and materials
- Project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM/GC, PDB)
- Transit project components and systems
COMPENSATION
Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:
- Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
- Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
- Paid Family Leave
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
- Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
- Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
- Education and Training Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
EQUAL EMPLOYER
Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Senior Cost Estimator
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, professional certifications like CCE or CCC, and project portfolios before applying. PERM requires your employer to demonstrate the role's minimum requirements match your credentials, so gaps between your degree field and cost estimating duties can trigger audits.
Target federal contractors with active PERM filings
Federal contractors on large infrastructure or defense projects frequently sponsor EB-3 green cards for Senior Cost Estimators because attrition in the role is high and domestic recruitment is genuinely difficult to satisfy under DOL's PERM recruitment rules.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Cost Estimator openings by employers with green card sponsorship history. This narrows your search to companies that have already navigated PERM for this specific role, reducing the risk of starting a sponsorship conversation from scratch.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting offers
Look up your job's SOC code in the OFLC Wage Search to confirm whether the offered salary meets Level II or Level III prevailing wage. An offer below the applicable wage level will delay or invalidate your PERM filing regardless of employer intent.
Ask employers about concurrent EB-2 and EB-3 filing
If your credentials support both classifications, request that your employer file I-140 petitions under both EB-2 and EB-3 simultaneously. This hedges against priority date backlog movement, which is especially valuable for nationals from India or China where wait times diverge significantly between categories.
Understand how PERM recruitment timelines affect your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a specific recruitment process before submitting PERM, which typically takes several months before the I-140 stage even begins. Negotiate your position start date and any bridge visa status, such as an H-1B visa extension, with this timeline in mind.
Green Card Senior Cost Estimator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Cost Estimator role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Senior Cost Estimator roles typically qualify under EB-3 for professionals holding a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. If you hold a master's degree or can demonstrate an advanced degree requirement in the job description, EB-2 eligibility is possible. Some employers file under both categories simultaneously to preserve flexibility as priority dates shift.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new visas annually and subject to lottery selection. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual numerical cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM requires a DOL-supervised recruitment process and I-140 approval before priority dates even begin to matter, making the total timeline considerably longer than an H-1B approval.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor green cards for Senior Cost Estimators?
Construction, infrastructure, defense contracting, oil and gas, and manufacturing employ the largest share of Senior Cost Estimators and are most likely to sponsor EB-3 green cards. Federal contractors and large general contractors frequently struggle to satisfy PERM's domestic recruitment requirements for this role, making them more willing to commit to full sponsorship rather than limiting hiring to visa holders.
How can I find Senior Cost Estimator jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, including Senior Cost Estimator roles. Searching this way connects you directly with companies that have completed PERM filings for this occupation before, which significantly shortens the negotiation process and reduces uncertainty about whether sponsorship is genuinely available.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm working on an H-1B?
Yes. Employers routinely begin PERM labor certification while you're actively employed on H-1B status. Filing early is advantageous because your priority date locks in when the PERM application is accepted by DOL, not when you receive your green card. If your H-1B is extended beyond six years under AC21 rules, you can continue working while the I-140 and adjustment of status process moves forward.