Staff estimator/cost consultant
In-person · Los Angeles, CA, US... more
In-person · Los Angeles, CA, US... more
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Staff Estimator / Cost Consultant to be based in Los Angeles, CA.
The Staff Estimator / Cost Consultant responsibilities include:
- Works with the Company estimating systems and processes.
- Applies estimating terminology, measures, concepts, and principles.
- Recognizes how various processes/project actions and assumptions may impact the project estimates and begin to assist in quantifying the impact.
Technical Skills:
- Prepares bid packages, conceptual estimates and analysis of subcontractor bids, etc. for projects.
- Performs duties with some complexity under general supervision.
- Expected to assist in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments including the Estimate Plan.
- Understands the AECOM costing structure (overheads, G&A, insurance, etc.)
- Develops wage rate build-ups.
- Reads and interprets drawings and specifications.
- Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and field procurement of bulk materials.
- Develops cash flow schedules and estimates.
- Survey of market price for construction materials and labors in various professional level
- Able to use software such as Navisworks, Autocad, Bluebeam and Trimble to provide cost estimates.
- Review sub contractor’s down time during construction and check cost impact
- Review design change in terms of cost impact (Quotation review for subcontract’s change order)
- Make an estimate or quotation for change order or design change etc.
- Perform value engineering and estimate cost saving due the VE
- Compile and record all related documents
- Coordination with subcontractors
- Cost consulting from inception to completion and ongoing cost advice to clients at a portfolio level.