Description

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a San Antonio International Airport (SAT) Aviation Estimator.  In this role you will support estimating activities for projects at SAT including terminal expansions, runway and taxiway improvements, airside and landside infrastructure, parking facilities, and other airport-related construction. In this role you will be estimating all project cost elements, including labor, materials, permanent equipment, supplies, consumables, construction equipment rental and operations, contingencies, escalation, and risk factors unique to aviation construction.

This role will sit onsite at San Antonio Airport.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role you will work on multiple SAT projects at various stages of their lifecycle, from inception through close-out, varying in complexity and value.

• Utilize available industry resources such as cost databases, software systems, and standards to produce completed estimates
• Work with Project Managers and other disciplines to evaluate the appropriateness of budgets. Prepare and/or coordinate preparation of full project estimates
• Prepare estimates for each project phase: conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Prepare detailed cost estimates via industry-accepted methods
• Assist in the preparation of material, equipment, and labor take-offs
• Assist with cost comparison analyses between in-house estimates and contractor estimates
• Utilize the appropriate company and industry historical data for cost estimates
• Maintain and update airport project cost databases to improve estimating accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain consistent and periodical communications with other estimators
• Communicate regularly with estimating teams, project stakeholders, and airport authorities to support cost planning efforts
• Conduct cost comparison analyses between in-house estimates and contractor-provided estimates

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction management, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in construction cost estimating and airport cost estimating.
• 5+ years of experience

Preferred

• Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Certified Construction Manager, Certified Professional Estimator, Certified Cost Technician, Certified Cost Professional or Associate Estimating Professional