Senior Estimator - Mega Construction

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM Hunt has an immediate opening for an experienced Construction Estimator to join our team of professionals in Los Angeles, CA.

• Participates with management in development of strategies and plans.
• Participates in analyzing and using estimations to predict key project issues.  
• Assists in the evaluation of business opportunities and potential profitability.  
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-multiple disciplines.
• Supervises junior staff through task development, establishing and maintaining goals and expectations, and documenting performance related issues and achievements.
• Identifies and develops talent.
• Actively participates in all staffing issues affecting their area of responsibility.  
• Assists in tracking action items.
• This is a supervisory/technical specialist position responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the work of subordinates under the direction of a manager or functions as a technical expert.  
• Prepares or assist in the preparation of ROIC and IRR forecasts.
• May work directly with contractor to resolve technical matters during negotiation and contract execution.  
• Prepares crew build-ups and production rate determinations.
• Determines construction equipment selection.
• Possesses a working knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Understands company cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurances).
• Develops Work Breakdown Structures.
• Capable of managing the preparation of an estimate.
• Leads Project Team estimate reviews.
• Evaluates suitability of scope and execution plan for basis of estimate. 
• Initiates the preparation of an Estimate Plan (approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, schedule), Basis of Estimate and qualifications.
• Prepares bid tabulations responding to the customer/Request for Proposal requirements.
• Collects, analyzes and archives project data.  Develops historical documentation.
• Develops current project estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data.
• Helps prepare information for Executive Review Committee presentations.

About Construction Management – AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 70 years. AECOM Hunt’s storied history has encompassed many notable projects in the automotive industry; iconic sports stadiums; a broad portfolio in transportation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next-gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt’s expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

• BA/BS Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance or related curriculum and 8 years of construction estimating experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements:

• 8-12 years of construction experience in Estimating large, diverse commercial construction projects.
• Experience from a large GC.
• Computer estimating experience such as On Screen Take Off, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Construction experience in the following industries:
  • Sports/Stadiums/Arenas
  • Hospitality/Hotel/Convention Center
  • Airport/Aviation
  • Higher education
  • Healthcare/Life Sciences
• Proficiency in the estimation of various systems including Mechanical, Electrical, Piping, Fire Protection, etc.

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization no