Estimating Manager

AECOM•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. AECOM is seeking an Estimating Manager to be based in New York, NY.

Requirements

BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

Excellence in calculating prime time, labor escalation, and unstandardized coefficient.
Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, environmental services, or related coursework.
Eight years of experience as an estimator.
Experience in the New York and New Jersey marketplace is preferred.

Responsibilities

Confer with a broad range of technical, professional, and managerial personnel as well as designers, consultants, and contractors to coordinate and establish a detailed cost estimate.
Prepare and/or ensure the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and/or construction.
Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications, or contract changes.
Review and report on contract estimates prepared by private consultants; recommend if an estimate is appropriate for implementation.
Participate in cost negotiations.
Plan, assign and review the cost-estimating work of other AECOM or Consultant estimators.
Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses.
Utilize computer-based cost estimating software and programs to assist in developing accurate cost projections.
Collaborate with project managers to monitor ongoing projects and compare projected costs to actual costs, making adjustments as necessary.