Freese and Nichols
San Antonio International Airport (Sat) Aviation Estimator
Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a San Antonio International Airport (SAT) Aviation Estimator. In this role you will support estimating activities for projects at SAT including terminal expansions, runway and taxiway improvements, airside and landside infrastructure, parking facilities, and other airport-related construction. In this role you will be estimating all project cost elements, including labor, materials, permanent equipment, supplies, consumables, construction equipment rental and operations, contingencies, escalation, and risk factors unique to aviation construction. This role will sit onsite at San Antonio Airport. Key Responsibilities: In this role you will work on multiple SAT projects at various stages of their lifecycle, from inception through close-out, varying in complexity and value. Utilize available industry resources such as cost databases, software systems, and standards to produce completed estimates Work with Project Managers and other disciplines to evaluate the appropriateness of budgets. Prepare and/or coordinate preparation of full project estimates Prepare estimates for each project phase: conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction documents Prepare detailed cost estimates via industry-accepted methods Assist in the preparation of material, equipment, and labor take-offs Assist with cost comparison analyses between in-house estimates and contractor estimates Utilize the appropriate company and industry historical data for cost estimates Maintain and update airport project cost databases to improve estimating accuracy and efficiency Maintain consistent and periodical communications with other estimators Communicate regularly with estimating teams, project stakeholders, and airport authorities to support cost planning efforts Conduct cost comparison analyses between in-house estimates and contractor-provided estimates Qualifications
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction management, or equivalent practical experience. Demonstrated proficiency in construction cost estimating and airport cost estimating. 5+ years of experience Preferred Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Certified Construction Manager, Certified Professional Estimator, Certified Cost Technician, Certified Cost Professional or Associate Estimating Professional About Freese and Nichols
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values. We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. Besides our comprehensive benefits package, we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday. Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #LI-Hybrid
Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a San Antonio International Airport (SAT) Aviation Estimator. In this role you will support estimating activities for projects at SAT including terminal expansions, runway and taxiway improvements, airside and landside infrastructure, parking facilities, and other airport-related construction. In this role you will be estimating all project cost elements, including labor, materials, permanent equipment, supplies, consumables, construction equipment rental and operations, contingencies, escalation, and risk factors unique to aviation construction. This role will sit onsite at San Antonio Airport. Key Responsibilities: In this role you will work on multiple SAT projects at various stages of their lifecycle, from inception through close-out, varying in complexity and value. Utilize available industry resources such as cost databases, software systems, and standards to produce completed estimates Work with Project Managers and other disciplines to evaluate the appropriateness of budgets. Prepare and/or coordinate preparation of full project estimates Prepare estimates for each project phase: conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction documents Prepare detailed cost estimates via industry-accepted methods Assist in the preparation of material, equipment, and labor take-offs Assist with cost comparison analyses between in-house estimates and contractor estimates Utilize the appropriate company and industry historical data for cost estimates Maintain and update airport project cost databases to improve estimating accuracy and efficiency Maintain consistent and periodical communications with other estimators Communicate regularly with estimating teams, project stakeholders, and airport authorities to support cost planning efforts Conduct cost comparison analyses between in-house estimates and contractor-provided estimates Qualifications
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction management, or equivalent practical experience. Demonstrated proficiency in construction cost estimating and airport cost estimating. 5+ years of experience Preferred Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Certified Construction Manager, Certified Professional Estimator, Certified Cost Technician, Certified Cost Professional or Associate Estimating Professional About Freese and Nichols
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values. We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. Besides our comprehensive benefits package, we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday. Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #LI-Hybrid