Civil Cost Estimator 3 – Airports & Infrastructure

Connico • Nashville, TN

10d • $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Civil Cost Analyst 3 – Airports & Infrastructure (Civil Cost Estimator) Company Overview Would you enjoy contributing to the success of large-scale, complex airport and infrastructure projects? Connico, founded in 1990, is a leading national construction consultancy recognized for our extraordinary team and commitment to superior client service. We provide specialized consulting services unique to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. As experts in aviation and transportation, we partner with owners, architects, engineers, and planners to deliver excellence in cost estimating, scheduling, planning, and project management. Our six core values—respect, resiliency, integrity, inclusivity, thoughtfulness, and innovation—guide all of our work and how we show up each day. We're looking for teammates who share these values. Position Summary The Civil Analyst 3 prepares and develops cost estimates for civil projects. This role focuses on performing quantity takeoffs, pricing and cost buildups, reviewing plans, and contributing to accurate cost data and deliverables for site-related civil systems.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of progressive civil cost estimating experience is required, including independent execution of quantity takeoffs and development of pricing assumptions for defined scopes.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge, is required.
• Proficiency in takeoff and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, MII, or Success is required.
• Knowledge of industry-standard estimating formats - MasterFormat and UniFormat - is required.
• Demonstrated ability to read and accurately interpret interdisciplinary construction drawings and specifications at a ROM level with little oversight is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder communication are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification such as Associate Estimating Professional (AEP), Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A), RICS Quantity Surveying, Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Certified Cost Technician (CCT), Engineer in Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent, is preferred.
• Experience contributing to estimates on multi-phase or complex civil projects is preferred.
• Experience in the aviation sector is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates using conceptual estimating techniques and standardized Connico formats.
• Compile material and labor rates from historical data to support pricing and cost buildups.
• Create new detailed cost buildups or modify existing ones for project-specific tasks.
• Complete Rough-Order-of-Magnitude (ROM) level estimates within your specialty area.
• Contribute to contingency and escalation analyses by incorporating current market trends.
• Identify potential value engineering opportunities and assist in early-stage reconciliations or quantity comparison summaries.
• Perform accurate, detailed quantity takeoffs (QTO) for civil components, including earthwork, utilities, and site features.
• Apply recognized QTO methodologies such as earthwork volume calculations or pipe run measurement.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope elements relevant to estimating and highlight missing or conflicting information.
• Develop and document consistent measurement methods and assumptions.
• Identify potential scope gaps.
• Build understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces and their impact on takeoff accuracy.
• Collaborate with team members to complete project estimates on time and within scope.
• Share knowledge with junior analysts by demonstrating methods, reviewing work, and contributing to internal resources.
• Take initiative to identify problems, propose solutions, and support process improvements.
• Assist in reviewing takeoffs and estimate inputs from junior team members for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain clear documentation of estimate assumptions and updates.
• Participate in project and reconciliation meetings to understand objectives and workflows.
• Support data entry and cost database maintenance to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Research market conditions, material pricing, and labor trends to enhance estimate reliability.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $95,000+ with bonus opportunities.
• Career development path with clear advancement to Specialist and beyond.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile aviation and infrastructure projects nationwide.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture.
• Exposure to interdisciplinary estimating, scheduling, and project management expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level