Cost Estimator

Michael Baker International•Tampa, FL

About The Position

AVIATION PRACTICE Michael Baker International knows the business of airports – from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call “extension of staff” to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success. What We're Looking For: Michael Baker is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support planning, design, and construction phases across a diverse portfolio of capital improvement projects. This role will prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and risk analyses for civil infrastructure, vertical, and facility improvement projects, including roadway, utility, building, and transportation work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of cost estimating experience for civil, infrastructure, utility, roadway, or vertical construction projects
Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or ability to obtain certification
Working knowledge of airport construction standards, phasing considerations, and operational constraints
Proficiency with estimating software and tools (e.g., Excel, Sage, RSMeans, or similar platforms)
Strong analytical, organizational, and attention‑to‑detail skills

Responsibilities

Develop detailed cost estimates for civil, infrastructure, and facility projects, including roadway, utilities, buildings, and transportation-related improvements
Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction-level cost estimates
Analyze plans, specifications, schedules, and scopes to identify cost risks, assumptions, and opportunities
Perform quantity take‑offs, unit cost analysis, and pricing using historical data and current market trends
Support value engineering and cost optimization efforts throughout project development
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and clients to align budget expectations with project scope
Prepare cost reports, cash flow projections, and cost variance analyses
Assist with bid evaluations, contractor pricing reviews, and change order assessments
Maintain estimating databases and benchmark cost data across infrastructure and facility projects
Support compliance with project‑specific funding or regulatory requirements, as applicable