Senior Estimator

AECOM

. Provide technical knowledge advancing AECOM's excellence in conveyance infrastructure, treatment, remediation, and construction .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex estimating and constructability efforts in water and wastewater projects, with a strong ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders. Proficient in project management, including planning, scheduling, and evaluating project estimates against benchmarks.

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Complex EstimatingConstructability EffortsWater And Wastewater Sector ExperienceProject ManagementTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

Estimating Systems KnowledgeConstruction Means And MethodsWork Breakdown StructuresProduction Rate DeterminationsProject Data AnalysisScope EvaluationEstimate PreparationContract NegotiationSchedulingPerformance Documentation

Soft Skills

LeadershipTalent DevelopmentCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

AECOMConveyance InfrastructureTreatmentRemediationInfrastructure SystemsMultidisciplinary Project EnvironmentsCost StructureExecutive Review CommitteeBusiness OpportunitiesTechnical Forums

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical knowledge advancing AECOM's excellence in conveyance infrastructure, treatment, remediation, and construction
Contribute to complex water, wastewater, stormwater, and infrastructure systems
Work with project teams, clients, and leadership
Represent AECOM in pursuits, industry organizations, standards-development initiatives, and technical forums
Participate in developing strategies and plans with management
Analyze estimates to predict key project issues
Assist in evaluating business opportunities and potential profitability
Supervise junior staff and establish goals, expectations, and performance documentation
Identify and develop talent
Participate in staffing issues affecting the area of responsibility
Track action items
Plan, organize, and supervise subordinate work under a manager's direction or function as a technical expert
Work with contractors to resolve technical matters during negotiation and contract execution
Prepare crew build-ups and production rate determinations
Determine construction equipment selection
Develop Work Breakdown Structures
Manage estimate preparation and lead project team estimate reviews
Evaluate scope and execution-plan suitability for the basis of estimate
Initiate Estimate Plans, Bases of Estimate, and qualifications
Collect, analyze, and archive project data and develop historical documentation
Compare current project estimates with previous performance and market benchmark data
Help prepare information for Executive Review Committee presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field + 6 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Extensive experience leading complex estimating and constructability efforts in water and wastewater
10+ years of experience leading complex estimating and constructability efforts in water and wastewater preferred
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to clients, executive leadership, and multidisciplinary teams
Exposure to complex, multidisciplinary project environments in the water and wastewater sector
Experience managing your schedule with minimum supervision
Ability to independently perform all tasks necessary to complete primary estimating and constructability elements for works
Knowledge of company estimating systems and processes
Understanding of estimating terminology, measures, processes, and project actions
Understanding of construction means, methods, and sequences across multiple disciplines
Working knowledge of planning and scheduling
Understanding of company cost structure, including overheads, G&A, and insurance
Must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future
Relocation is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life and AD&D insurance
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absence
Voluntary benefits and perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Training and development programs
In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location