Construction Estimator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.
Job Overview
APTIM has an immediate opening for an experienced Construction Estimator
What You Can Expect From APTIM
Work that is worthy of your time and talent Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities A voice in making our company better Investment into your personal and professional development
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Prepare and lead estimates from conceptual to detailedPrepare estimates with limited information by leveraging experience or subject matter experts to fill technical gaps in informationReview and direct others on estimates in various business linesLead major estimate efforts, working with BD and proposal teams to produce estimates as needed for proposals including leading multiple disciplines, obtaining subcontractor and vendor quotes, performing constructability reviews and providing risk assessmentsDevelop billing rate schedules for various contract typesWork on estimating tool development including development of estimating databases, assemblies and models
Basic Qualifications
5-10 years in Construction/Environmental industry, preferably Federal government (DoD, FEMA, DOE, etc) and other Governmental agencies (State and Local)5-7 years in Estimating & Preconstruction, using systems like InEight, Timberline, RS MeansDetailed bottoms-up estimating experienceExperience with other types of estimates including ROM, parametricExperience with Contracts, Subcontracts, Scheduling, Change OrdersOutstanding communication skillsGood presentation skillsProficient with ExcelAbility to participate and contribute as part of senior leadership reviewsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment while managing conflicting prioritiesAbility to collaboratively work with numerous stakeholders in sometimes high pressure situationsFlexibility to lead estimates in numerous business areas including work where they are not a subject matter expert and have to work with other stakeholders to obtain detailed information required to build a complete detailed estimate
Who We Are And What We Do
APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.
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