Construction Estimator
AECOM's Buildings + Places Group in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Construction Estimator supporting our diverse slate of projects and engineering estimate efforts.
The Construction Estimator will provide cost estimating support for our Buildings + Places estimating efforts. Estimates will vary and will include: detailed take-off, cost estimating, construction methodology, tact and approach, determination of crewing and productivity, proposal schedule generation, subcontractor/vendor solicitation and coordination, scope development, evaluation/comparison, bid day spreadsheets, bid report preparation, constructability reviews, value engineering. Travel to pre-bids and site visits.
In this role, the Construction Estimator performs the following, but will not be limited to:
- Works with the Company estimating systems and processes.
- Applies estimating terminology, measures, concepts and principles.
- Recognizes how various processes/project actions and assumptions may impact the project estimates and begin to assist in quantifying the impact.
- Prepares bid packages, conceptual estimates and analysis of subcontractor bids, etc. for projects.
- Performs duties with some complexity under general supervision.
- Expected to assist in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments including the Estimate Plan.
- Understands the Division costing structure (overheads, G&A, insurance, etc.)
- Develops wage rate build-ups.
- Reads and interprets drawings and specifications.
- Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and field procurement of bulk materials.
- Develops cash flow schedules and estimates.
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS in Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Construction Engineering or Construction Management plus 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Demonstrated experience in estimating projects from $200k to $100M
- Experience with RSMeans Estimating or similar estimating system
- Due to the nature of the job, must be a United States Citizen
Preferred Requirements:
- Due to the nature of the job, this role may require a Security Clearance
- 5+ years Construction/Environmental experience with 5 years estimating.
- Field experience and contracting experience desired.
- Ability to communicate, organize and manage multiple estimates.
- Organized, self-starter with a strong ability to communicate.
- Ability to work individually, or in teams.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam or Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project