Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Cost Estimator IV – Airports, ANS

Accenture; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned cost estimator to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage over 15 years of estimating experience to prepare and review Independent Cost Estimates across various project phases. Your expertise will be crucial in developing accurate budgets, analyzing vendor bids, and leading negotiations. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients and partners on-site, ensuring project success while utilizing cutting-edge technology and practices. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about improving project performance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of estimating experience in engineering and construction projects.
• Certified estimating professional credential is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Independent Cost Estimates during all project phases.
• Analyze and compare vendor bids with internal estimates.

Skills

General Estimating Experience

Engineering Knowledge

Construction Processes

Effective Communication

Detail Orientation

Education

Certified Estimating Professional Credential

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work.Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That’s how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future.

From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/infrastructure-capital-projects)

THE WORK:

+ You'll prepare and review Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) during all project phases—planning, design, and construction.

+ You'll develop final Engineer’s Estimates, factoring in phasing, operations, labor shifts, constraints, and access requirements.

+ You'll create detailed estimates from conceptual plans or engineering drawings, including labor, materials, and equipment.

+ You'll generate Constructability Reports to highlight design issues and assist in accurate budgeting.

+ You'll reconcile ICEs with third-party estimates through collaborative review and documentation.

+ You'll analyze and compare vendor, contractor, and subcontractor bids with internal estimates.

+ You'll identify production cost factors and required contractor equipment.

+ You'll present cost estimates to stakeholders and lead negotiation meetings with contractors.

+ You'll perform and review detailed material take-offs and cost breakdowns for system components.

+ You'll maintain historical cost data for future estimates and review contract changes for cost impacts.

+ You'll lead or support Change Order negotiations, including reviewing scope, pricing, labor rates, and markup compliance.

+ You'll validate pricing using standard references (e.g., R.S. Means, CalTrans, Blue Book) and ensure fairness in credits or additional scope.

+ You'll coordinate closely with project management and engineering teams and prepare necessary reports and correspondence.

+ Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

$189,090 - $208,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

+ 15 years or more in general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects

+ Certified estimating professional credential required

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred

+ Experience managing a team of cost estimators

+ Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations

+ Demonstrated experience in getting independent estimates from vendors/contractors as check estimates against contractor proposal estimated costs and negotiations

+ Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.

+ Self-starter attitude with proved results-oriented focus

+ Effective oral and written communication skills

+ Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of communication.

+ Comfortable operating in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment

+ Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude

+ Must be detail oriented and highly organized

+ Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects at the same time

+ Experience working with outside agencies i.e., FAA, General Services division, LADBS, LADWP, etc.