AECOM

Cost Estimator - 6 years minimum experience

AECOM • $70K — $95K *
San Antonio, TX 78228In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Science and 6+ years of relevant estimator experience (including environmental remediation) or equivalent education/experience.
  • Must pass a State and Federal criminal background check; position involves security-sensitive work.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required due to project nature.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Quickly learn and apply the company's estimating systems.
  • Perform estimations in environmental remediation using Sage and Excel.
  • Lead estimate reviews with project teams.
  • Collaborate to develop project strategies and plans.
  • Document assumptions and communicate them effectively during the bid process.
  • Assist in evaluating business opportunities for profitability.
  • Supervise junior staff, setting goals and documenting performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off and leave of absence options.
  • Flexible work options and remote working capability.
  • Employee assistance program and well-being resources.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary
AECOM has an immediate need for an Estimator to work on several projects, primarily related to environmental remediation work. This is a full-time position and can be based remotely within the United States but must be able to travel up to 40% of the time to projects nationwide.

Responsibilities of this position, which may vary slightly, include the following:
  • Capable of quickly learning the Company estimating systems and processes.
  • Understands estimating terminology and measures and recognizes estimating processes/project actions that may impact the project.
  • Perform Environmental Remediation estimations in Sage Estimating Software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Capable of managing the preparation of an estimate and supporting proposal team during development of remediation technical approaches.
  • Leads Project Team estimate reviews.
  • Collaborates with project teams and management in development of strategies and plans.
  • Participates in analyzing and using estimations to predict key project issues.
  • Documents assumptions clearly for 1) communication with the project team during the bid process and 2) execution of work.
  • Assists in the evaluation of business opportunities and potential profitability.
  • Understanding and application of financial analysis and calculation of profitability metrics.
  • Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-multiple disciplines.
  • Supervises junior staff through task development, establishing and maintaining goals and expectations, and documenting performance related issues and achievements.
  • Identifies and develops talent.
  • Actively participates in all staffing issues affecting their area of responsibility.
  • Assists in tracking action items.
  • This is a supervisory/technical specialist position responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the work of subordinates under the direction of a manager or functions as a technical expert.
  • Prepares or assists in the preparation of ROIC and IRR forecasts.
  • Work directly with subcontractors to resolve technical matters during proposals, negotiation, and contract execution.
  • Prepares crew build-ups and production rate determinations.
  • Determines construction equipment selection.
  • Possesses a working knowledge of planning and scheduling.
  • Understands company cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurances).
  • Develops Work Breakdown Structures.
  • Evaluates suitability of scope and execution plan for basis of estimate.
  • Initiates the preparation of an Estimate Plan (approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, schedule), Basis of Estimate and qualifications.
  • Prepares bid tabulations responding to the customer/Request for Proposal requirements.
  • Collects, analyzes and archives project data. Develops historical documentation.
  • Develops current project estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data.
  • Helps prepare information for Executive Review Committee presentations.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Administration in Business AND 6+ years of estimator-related work experience (including environmental remediation) OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check; many projects/clients are security sensitive.
  • Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools, especially Excel, and Sage Estimating Software.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
  • Ability to travel nationwide
  • Estimator with experience preparing successful estimates on competed, large (>$10M), firm fixed priced-performance based environmental remediation work is highly desired
  • Position offers the ability to work remotely from any place in the United States, preferably near an AECOM office location.
  • Proficiency with RACER cost estimating tool


Additional Information

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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