Principal Estimator, Aviation/Airports

Parsons Corporation•Humble, TX

2d•$112,200 - $196,400

About The Position

Parsons is hiring an experienced Principal Estimator for an airport terminal project in Houston, as part of its Critical Infrastructure team. The role applies estimating expertise throughout the project life cycle, including conceptual and detailed measurement-based estimating, estimate review and revision, life-cycle costing, and development of contingency proposals based on assumptions and risks. The position also integrates estimating information into project cost and schedule management and communicates estimate information to project stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Typically 10+ years of related work experience.
Some experience in a leadership capacity.
Previous experience using estimating database-supported software.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in management or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assess uncertainty in estimates throughout the project life cycle, identify assumptions and risks, and develop contingency proposals.
Use estimate ranges and optimistic and pessimistic targets for tasks to prepare overall estimates.
Review and revise estimates as new project information becomes available.
Provide life-cycle costing for estimating components.
Use comparative estimating techniques based on prior experience and usage statistics when possible.
Use parametric estimating when bottom-up estimating is not feasible or comparative data is unavailable.
Normalize top-down estimates for factors such as escalation, currency, and local market conditions.
Produce detailed estimates efficiently and on time based on Bills of Quantities, take-offs, and activity-based costs.
Coordinate cost-data analysis and feedback from contractor tenders and project closeout.
Promote good estimating practices.
Integrate estimating data into cost and schedule management processes and tools.
Apply Earned Value Management knowledge.
Document, report, and communicate estimate information to project stakeholders.
Use industry-standard scheduling and cost-management tools.