Senior Architectural Cost Estimator
About The Position
Connico is seeking a Senior Architectural Cost Estimator to lead estimating efforts for architectural and structural systems on large-scale infrastructure projects, primarily airports. The role includes overseeing critical estimates and supporting the technical development of the estimating team through mentorship, training, and best-practice development. The estimator will contribute to high-impact projects and provide cost information that informs major project decisions. The position involves developing estimates from conceptual (ROM) through detailed phases; evaluating incomplete or evolving design information; identifying scope gaps, risks, and opportunities; and performing value engineering, life-cycle cost analysis, and benefit-cost analysis. The estimator will also lead estimate reconciliations, review bid tabulations, conduct quality-control reviews, maintain cost data and tools, and produce clear technical documentation. The role balances multiple complex projects, supports workload coordination, mentors and trains staff, and helps improve estimating processes. It also includes client communication and participation in meetings, site visits, and industry events as needed. Work is hybrid at specified offices or fully remote within the United States for the right candidate, with minimal travel.
Requirements
- 10+ years of architectural cost estimating experience.
- Strong experience with structural steel and concrete estimating.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to independently develop estimates from scratch, including cost assemblies and pricing.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver high-quality results.
- Expertise in estimating tools such as OST, MII, Success, or Timberline.
- Advanced certification such as CCP, CPE, RICS, CEP, PMP, or similar.
- Strong knowledge of MasterFormat, UniFormat, and construction documents across all design phases.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word.
Nice To Haves
- Aviation project experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop accurate cost estimates across project phases, from conceptual (ROM) through detailed estimates.
- Analyze incomplete or evolving design information to identify scope gaps, risks, and opportunities.
- Perform value engineering, life-cycle cost analysis, and benefit-cost analysis.
- Lead estimate reconciliations with contractors and third-party estimators.
- Review bid tabulations and provide detailed cost assessments.
- Perform in-depth quality-control reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Develop and maintain cost assemblies and unit pricing databases.
- Coordinate across disciplines to ensure complete project scope coverage.
- Produce clear, well-supported technical reports and documentation.
- Mentor team members in interpreting plans, identifying conflicts, and resolving discrepancies.
- Train staff on conceptual estimating, quantity takeoffs (QTO), and estimate validation.
- Support development of best practices, templates, and training materials.
- Balance multiple complex projects while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Align workload with company priorities, timelines, and client expectations, and support task distribution in coordination with leadership.
- Maintain estimating databases, templates, and reporting standards, including consistency, version control, and accessibility.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and best practices.
- Build client relationships through clear communication and reliable delivery.
- Participate in client meetings, site visits, and industry events as needed.
- Advise clients on cost-related decisions and project strategy.
Benefits
- Bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
