Requisition/Vacancy No. 32635BR

Position Title RICHMOND, VA - ESTIMATOR - CONSTRUCTION II - ENVIRONMENT

Job Category CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

AECOM Business Line Environment

Office Region USA - Mid Atlantic

Office Location US - Richmond, VA

Job Description

Working at AECOM makes you a member of a global team and an award-winning company. You are supported through a network of connections within your role, your discipline and the regions in which you operate. 

Construction Estimator

AECOM is seeking a Cost Estimator to support its Richmond-based Environmental Remediation and Construction operations.  The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management and have a minimum of 4 years of experience in general construction, environmental/remediation construction, and/or construction of municipal water/wastewater treatment facilities.  The position reports administratively to the Department Manager, and receives requests for work from a variety of project personnel.  Projects will typically include soil and groundwater remediation, munitions response/ unexploded ordinance sites, and municipal drinking and wastewater treatment.

Major Estimator Responsibilities/Requirements:

·         Assist in developing detailed estimates for environmental construction and remediation projects

·         Develop and maintain a project cost estimate database

·         Review and comment on detailed construction cost estimates submitted by the Design Engineer for proposed construction contract packages

·         Support development of progress payment schedules for construction contracts

·         Assist with claim dispute resolution

·         Prepare construction change order and claim cost estimates; evaluate Contractor’s proposed change order costs and claims for completeness and accuracy; and participate in the negotiation and settlement of the costs of change orders and claims

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

·         Experience with Timberline, Remedial Action Cost Engineering and Requirements (RACER), Micro Computer Assisted Cost Engineering System (MCASES), or similar estimating software tools preferred

In addition to cost estimating, the candidate should have the capability to provide scheduling support for similar projects.

Major Scheduler Responsibilities/Requirements:

·         QA/QC review of schedule submissions for conformance with contract

·         Review of critical path, cost loading, schedule content, use of relationships, constraints and milestones

·         Perform schedule impact analysis for contractor change orders

·         Develop detailed schedules for construction projects

·         Familiarity with Primavera Scheduling and Microsoft Project software, including cost loading, resource loading, global changes, report layouts

·         Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing and solving problems

·         Knowledgeable in contract administration and contract language interpretation

AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package.  AECOM is much more than just a place to work.  It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide.  It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people.  It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow.  Come grow with us!  For more information on AECOM, AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

With 41,000 people in more than 100 countries, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. Our highly capable team provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.

AECOM understands the value of our natural environment and the need to minimize impacts from society and industry.  As one of the world’s leading global consultancies, our 5000 talented professionals have a long history of providing environmental solutions for clients around the world.