Senior Aviation Estimator - Austin, TX

Keville Enterprises Inc.•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

KEVILLE ENTERPRISES, INC., a WBE/DBE Certified Construction Management and Inspection firm specializing in providing a full spectrum of construction management and support services as an owner's representative on public and private projects, is seeking a full-time Senior Aviation Estimator to join an on-site, airport-based program management team in Austin, Texas. The qualified candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of applicable cost estimating experience, including terminal, airfield electrical and utility infrastructure. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools, RSMeans, and HeavyBid HCSS is required. Keville has been serving the Construction Management Industry since 1991. A WBE/DBE Certified Construction management and inspection firm, Keville specializes in providing a full spectrum of construction management and support services as an owner's representative on public and private projects.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of applicable cost estimating experience, including terminal, airfield electrical and utility infrastructure.
Minimum of 10 years of aviation cost estimating experience on vertical or civil projects, including specific experience with terminal construction, baggage handling systems, apron rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, and airfield electrical and utility infrastructure.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools, RSMeans, and HeavyBid HCSS is required.
Highly proficient with computers, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of the construction process is essential, including the ability to read plans and specifications and determine crews, equipment, and production rates.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field is required.
OSHA 10 certification is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid Software, digitizers or on-screen takeoff software, and CPM scheduling is strongly preferred.
Local Candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed cost estimates for a variety of projects including highway, bridge, tunnel, airport, building construction, building renovation and other projects.
Types of estimates will include preliminary conceptual estimates, estimates at various stages of design, change order estimates, claims estimates, and estimates to analyze "what if" scenarios.
Review and comment on cost estimates developed by others.
Write a variety of technical reports.
Interface with construction schedulers to ensure that estimates and schedules are coordinated and integrated.
Interface with project owners, designers, engineers, material and equipment suppliers, and construction contractors.
Participate in project meetings, negotiations, risk analysis studies, and value engineering studies.