AECOM

Environmental Cost Estimator

AECOM$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Arts with 6+ years in estimator roles, particularly in environmental remediation or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to pass State and Federal criminal history/security background checks due to sensitive projects.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for the role.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License is mandatory.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and spreadsheet creation.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams as needed.
  • Familiarity with construction estimating software such as RSMeans, Sage Estimating, or ProEst is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform material take-off analysis to determine accurate quantities for cost estimation.
  • Build comprehensive bottom-up cost estimates including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
  • Develop and document the Basis of Estimate outlining assumptions and methodologies.
  • Estimate costs related to waste characterization and disposal in compliance with regulations.
  • Research and engage contractors for competitive quotes; evaluate to ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop cost strategies and manage preparation of estimates for work scopes.
  • Support project execution with purchase order issuance post-award and maintain historical cost data.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and family leave options.
  • Voluntary benefits and perks for employee well-being.
  • Flexible work options, including a fully remote role.
  • Employee assistance program and travel insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
AECOM has an immediate need for a construction cost estimator to work on multiple projects related to environmental remediation work. In this role you will be responsible for producing clear, defensible cost estimates for the execution of remediation construction projects, including researching and engaging potential contractors to obtain competitive quotes for work. This is a full-time technical specialist position with the ability to work remotely from any place in the United States. Responsibilities of this position, which may vary slightly, include the following: • Perform and/or direct material take-off analysis of design drawings and specifications to accurately determine quantities for cost estimating purposes. • Build bottom-up cost estimates (labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor). • Develop and document the Basis of Estimate (assumptions, exclusions, methodologies, sources, allowances, contingency, range of accuracy). • Document cost assumptions clearly for 1) communication with the project team during the proposal preparation process and 2) execution of work. • Estimate waste characterization, handling, transportation, and disposal costs (RCRA/TSCA/C&D) considering profile requirements, haul distances, and landfill fees. • Research and engage potential contractors to obtain competitive quotes for work, ensuring clear communication of project requirements. Additionally, evaluate quotes received to identify the best value and alignment with project goals. • Collaborate with project teams and management in development of costing strategies and plans (approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, schedule). • Manage the preparation of a cost estimate to execute a proposed scope of work and support proposal team during development of remediation technical approaches. • Plan, organize and supervise the work of cost estimate preparation support staff. • Following project award, support project execution team with the issue of purchase orders to selected contractors and vendors confirming scope of work and cost to complete. • Maintain historical cost data and benchmarks. Develop current project estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data. • Participate in constructability and means/methods reviews; provide cost-informed input to design optimization and remediation approach selection. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts 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: • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, demonstrating the ability to analyze data, create complex spreadsheets, and utilize various functions and formulas effectively. • Ability to work independently and collaborate with others. • Able to travel up to 30% of the time to project sites nationwide. • Familiarity with construction estimating resources and software such as RSMeans, Sage Estimating or ProEst is a plus. • Knowledgeable about the practices and procedures outlined by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Estimating (AACE), ensuring adherence to industry standards for accurate cost estimation and project controls. • Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-multiple disciplines. • Possesses a working knowledge of construction planning and scheduling. • Estimator with experience preparing successful estimates on competed, large (>$10M), firm fixed priced-performance based environmental remediation work is highly desired Additional Information • Role is listed as Remote, Salary range is based on Dallas, TX. However salary offered will be dependent upon candidates specific location within the USA. 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.

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Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
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