Senior Estimator

ACCIONA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Estimator to join their dynamic Bids and Tenders team in Atlanta. This exciting role involves preparing budgets and cost estimates for large civil projects, ensuring accurate pricing, and collaborating with a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in design-build projects, contributing to innovative infrastructure solutions. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and offers a collaborative work environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on transformative projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Experience on large design-build civil projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and cost estimates for large-scale construction projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and manage procurement packages.
• Analyze pricing and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Estimating Techniques

Quantity Take-offs

Cost Control

Mathematical Calculations

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

ACCIONA is working on constructing some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects on the planet—including the SR400 project in Atlanta—and we’re growing fast, pursuing new and exciting opportunities across North America.

ACCIONA is a global provider of sustainable solutions for infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Bids and Tenders team in the Atlanta, GA area. This is an on-site role, offering the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team with proven expertise in delivering large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Order of Magnitude (OOM) Budgets based on Reference/Indicative Documents.
• Set-up Cost Work Break-Down Structures (WBS) for complex heavy civil/transportation projects.
• Perform Quantity Take-offs and assemble Bill of Quantities (BoQ's) documents.
• Develop direct cost estimates based on project specifications, drawings and addenda.
• Develop cost unit rates from basic principles by making use of labour, equipment and material resources.
• Generate Labour unit rates in compliance with the labour wage requirements of project locations.
• Prepare and update complete construction budgets as projects design progresses.
• Prepare construction budget review presentations for management.
• Coordinate and lead Estimating Working Group meetings with CJV partners.
• Generate alternate price for value engineering scope elements for the projects.
• Prepare tender summary sheets and cash flows.
• Participate in design workshops during the project's design development in order to provide cost/construction input.
• Review and incorporate into estimate design deliverables from consultants.
• Source, liaise with and manage best value subcontractors and suppliers, collaborating with the Procurement team.
• Ensure subcontractors are in compliance with AIC operational and technical requirements.
• Identify and set-up subcontractors/vendor's packages for the procurement team.
• Prepare procurement packages that include specifications, drawings, BoQ's for the procurement team.
• Analyze subcontractors/vendors quotes and prepare comparison sheets.
• Update estimate based on analyzed pricing received from the local market. Ensure bid bond, insurance and other required documents are in place.
• Develop safe, efficient, cutting edge construction methods Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data.
• Organize and prepare bid close documents.
• Provide assessment of estimating accuracy and prepare relevant analyses.
• Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Other duties as relevant to the role.

Experience/Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working on large design-build, P3 civil (roads, bridges and tunnels) projects.
• Previous experience in supporting the bidding process.
• Working knowledge of estimating and quantity take-off software.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is essential.
• Experience in working in a joint venture environment is an asset.

ACCIONA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Project Management, and Other

Industries

Construction, Civil Engineering, and Services for Renewable Energy