Estimator

AECOM has an immediate need for an Estimator to work on several projects, primarily related to environmental remediation work.  This is a full-time position for employment in our Omaha, NE office.

Responsibilities of this position, which may vary slightly, include the following:

• Capable of quickly learning the Company estimating systems and processes.
• Understands estimating terminology and measures and recognizes estimating processes/project actions that may impact the project.
• Perform Environmental Remediation estimations in Microsoft Excel.
• Capable of managing the preparation of an estimate and supporting proposal team during development of remediation technical approaches.
• Leads Project Team estimate reviews.
• Collaborates with project teams and management in development of strategies and plans.
• Participates in analyzing and using estimations to predict key project issues.
• Documents assumptions clearly for 1) communication with the project team during the bid process and 2) execution of work.
• Assists in the evaluation of business opportunities and potential profitability.
• Understanding and application of financial analysis and calculation of profitability metrics.
• 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.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of ROIC and IRR forecasts.
• Work directly with subcontractors to resolve technical matters during proposals, 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.
• 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.