Staff estimator/cost consultant

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.