Senior Estimator - Heavy Bid Construction -Transit/Tunnel

Job Description
AECOM is seeking aSenior Estimator - Heavy Bid Construction -Transit/Tunnel to be based in Los Angeles, California.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Prepare cost estimates, using bottom-up, parametric and analogy methods.
Prepare bases of estimate.
Recommend measurement and payment units.
Compile historical material, labor, and vendor cost data.
Conduct construction site visits to gather information to be used in preparing cost estimates and reviewing payment applications.
Analyze costs of alternative designs and construction methods
Perform cost analysis of contractor’s cost proposal.
Evaluate change orders, value engineering reports, and claims.
Support contract negotiations and change negotiations.
Prepare reports, memos, and letters and presentations.
Ideal Candidate will have:
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding ofPrinciples and practices of project cost estimating through all phases of the project life cycle.
Underground construction methods, production rates, and contracting types.
Reading and interpretation of construction plans and specifications
Principles and practices of construction services and materials procurement.
Estimating software and tools
Statistical analysis methods.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.