2020-01-15
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Dallas
Texas
United States
United States of America - Texas, Dallas
Job Summary
Responsible for communicating, proposing and preparing preliminary budget estimates, design cost estimates, design-development cost estimates, and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals, inclusive of value engineering.
Principal liaison between current & potential clients, joint venture partners, architects, and engineers, sub-contractors, vendors, suppliers to organize pre-construction efforts for the project.
Responsible for the generation and tracking of budget estimates from the pre-concept design stage to the construction document stage.
Working with current & potential clients, joint venture partners, architects, and engineers to review drawings, BIM and specifications of projects, propose means and methods of construction, recommend cost savings or potential problems on the project.
Present budgets to clients, architects, and Project Management Executives and team after having reviewed & adjusted trades costs, if necessary, with estimators. Articulate and present correct strategy and pricing for each component of the construction cost in order to provide our clients with the most competitive and accurate pricing available.
Present value engineering and cost savings opportunities to clients as required to meet budget constraints.
Analyze and acquire additional project information such as preliminary schedules, procurement schedule and cost analysis, GMP, construction documents, blueprints, bid packages from subcontractors and contractors, etc.
Set schedule and work load priorities with staff and organize estimating schedule.
Assigns work load to distribute drawings specifications, bulletins and all pertinent information to all estimating staff so they can complete their assigned task.
Reviews bids to sub-contractors, review scopes of work and analyze costs as bids are received.
Proficiency and usage of estimating program and system to ensure integrity of pre-construction information at all times.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Large commercial project experience
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is
pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions
inclusion, diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our
core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only
delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Construction Management
Business Line Construction Services
Business Group Construction Services Group (CS)
Country United States of America
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 232804BR
Additional Locations US - Austin, TX - 70 Rainey Street
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.