Cost Estimator – 6 Years Minimum Experience

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Prepare estimates for environmental remediation projects utilizing Sage Estimating Software and Microsoft Excel.

• Oversee the preparation of estimates and provide support to proposal teams in developing technical approaches for remediation.

• Lead the review of estimates by the project team.

• Collaborate with project teams and management to formulate strategies and plans.

• Analyze estimates to foresee critical project challenges.

• Document assumptions clearly throughout the bidding process and during project execution.

• Assess business opportunities and potential profitability.

• Conduct financial analyses and compute profitability metrics.

• Possess an understanding of construction means, methods, and sequences across various disciplines.

• Supervise junior staff, set goals and expectations, and document both performance issues and successes.

• Identify and foster talent while participating in staffing discussions.

• Track action items efficiently.

• Prepare or assist in generating ROIC and IRR forecasts.

• Collaborate with subcontractors to address technical issues during proposals, negotiations, and contract execution.

• Prepare crew build-ups and determine production rates.

• Make selections for construction equipment.

• Apply knowledge of planning and scheduling.

• Comprehend the company’s cost structure, including overheads, G&A, and insurance.

• Develop Work Breakdown Structures.

• Evaluate scope and execution plans as the foundation for estimates.

• Prepare Estimate Plans, Bases of Estimate, and qualifications.

• Create bid tabulations that meet customer requirements and Requests for Proposals.

• Collect, analyze, and archive project data.

• Develop historical documentation and compare current estimates with past performance and market benchmarks.

• Prepare materials for presentations to the Executive Review Committee.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Administration in Business AND 6+ years of experience related to estimation, including environmental remediation, OR a demonstrated equivalent of experience and/or education.

• Must successfully pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check.

• US Citizenship is required.

• A valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Proficiency in Sage Estimating Software.

• Willingness to travel nationwide, up to 40% of the time.

• Experience in preparing successful estimates for competitive, large-scale (>$10M), firm fixed-price performance-based environmental remediation projects is highly desired.

• Familiarity with the RACER cost estimating tool is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.