[Hiring] Estimator IV @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM has a position available for an Estimator to support our growing Energy Practice’s Engineering Service Initiatives. For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices in multiple locations across the United States.

Our team provides a wide range of estimating services across market sectors including Power, Nuclear, Industrial, Generation, Renewable, and Oil & Gas. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to develop within and further the technical skills we bring to our new and existing client base.

The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Develops proficiency in the use of the Company estimating systems and processes.
• Recognizes, understands, and applies estimating terminology, measures, concepts, and principles for compiling all types of estimates.
• Recognizes how various processes/project actions and assumptions may impact the estimate and quantifies the impact.
• Assists in analyzing and using estimates to predict key project issues.
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of full project estimates. Provides complete conceptual and final estimating input.
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-single discipline.
• Responsible for performing all aspects of Estimating.
• Assists in the preparation of the Estimate Plan and Estimate Basis.
• Conducts work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard estimating techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• May provide guidance to less experienced estimating personnel.
• Develops wage rate build-ups.
• Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, Requests-for-Proposals, and contracts.
• Develops detailed material take-offs for procurement of bulk materials.
• Applies the various elements of the AECOM cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurance, etc.).
• Develops cash flow schedules and estimates.
• Knowledgeable of estimating software systems.
• Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for subcontract and vendor quotes.
• Prepares subcontract bid analysis for scope, cost, and price.
• Understands Earned Value Management (EVMS) theory and application.
• Ability to read and interpret discipline drawings to prepare takeoffs and check quantities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related degree and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Preferred Qualifications: Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Estimating software programs like: WINEstimator, Timberline, Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) or Heavy Bid.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Civil, Structural, and Architectural disciplines.

Requirements

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY NOVEMBER 30, 2026.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits.
• Flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan.