Senior Estimator (Estimator IV)

AECOM•Houston, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a Senior Estimator (Estimator IV) to provide technical expertise and advance the company’s work in conveyance infrastructure, treatment, remediation, and construction. The role contributes to complex water, wastewater, stormwater, and infrastructure systems, working with project teams, clients, and leadership. The successful candidate will also represent AECOM in pursuits, industry organizations, standards-development initiatives, and technical forums. The position is flexible within a remote work arrangement, with required in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location. This supervisory and technical-specialist position plans, organizes, and supervises subordinate work under a manager’s direction, or serves as a technical expert. It supports estimating strategy and business evaluations, prepares and manages estimates, leads estimate reviews, and develops estimate plans and supporting documentation. The role may also work directly with contractors to resolve technical matters during negotiation and contract execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, plus at least 6 years of related experience; equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Extensive experience leading complex estimating and constructability efforts in water and wastewater.
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to clients, executive leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of experience leading complex estimating and constructability efforts in water and wastewater.
Exposure to complex, multidisciplinary project environments in the water and wastewater sector.
Experience managing a schedule with minimal supervision.
Ability to independently perform all tasks necessary to complete primary estimating and constructability elements for works.
Developmental experience in a professional position.

Responsibilities

Use knowledge of company estimating systems, processes, terminology, and measures; recognize project actions that may affect estimates.
Participate with management in developing strategies and plans, and analyze estimates to predict key project issues.
Assist in evaluating business opportunities and potential profitability.
Apply knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequences across multiple disciplines.
Supervise junior staff by developing tasks, setting and maintaining goals and expectations, documenting performance issues and achievements, and identifying and developing talent.
Participate in staffing issues affecting the area of responsibility and assist in tracking action items.
Plan, organize, and supervise subordinate work under a manager’s direction or function as a technical expert.
Work directly with contractors as needed to resolve technical matters during negotiation and contract execution.
Prepare crew build-ups and production-rate determinations, and determine construction equipment selection.
Apply working knowledge of planning and scheduling and understand company cost structure, including overheads, G&A, and insurance.
Develop Work Breakdown Structures and manage estimate preparation.
Lead project-team estimate reviews and evaluate the suitability of project scope and execution plans for the basis of estimate.
Initiate preparation of the Estimate Plan, including approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, and schedule, as well as the Basis of Estimate and qualifications.
Collect, analyze, and archive project data; develop historical documentation.
Compare current project estimates with previous performance and market benchmark data.
Help prepare information for Executive Review Committee presentations.