Connico · 2 months ago
Civil Cost Estimator 3 – Airports & Infrastructure
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expConnico is a leading national construction consultancy recognized for their commitment to superior client service. The Civil Cost Estimator 3 prepares and develops cost estimates for civil projects, focusing on quantity takeoffs, pricing, and cost buildups for airport and infrastructure projects.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates using conceptual estimating techniques and standardized Connico formats
Compile material and labor rates from historical data to support pricing and cost buildups
Create new detailed cost buildups or modify existing ones for project-specific tasks
Complete Rough-Order-of-Magnitude (ROM) level estimates within your specialty area
Contribute to contingency and escalation analyses by incorporating current market trends
Identify potential value engineering opportunities and assist in early-stage reconciliations or quantity comparison summaries
Perform accurate, detailed quantity takeoffs (QTO) for civil components, including earthwork, utilities, and site features
Apply recognized QTO methodologies such as earthwork volume calculations or pipe run measurement
Review drawings and specifications to identify scope elements relevant to estimating and highlight missing or conflicting information
Develop and document consistent measurement methods and assumptions
Identify potential scope gaps
Build understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces and their impact on takeoff accuracy
Collaborate with team members to complete project estimates on time and within scope
Share knowledge with junior analysts by demonstrating methods, reviewing work, and contributing to internal resources
Take initiative to identify problems, propose solutions, and support process improvements
Assist in reviewing takeoffs and estimate inputs from junior team members for accuracy and completeness
Maintain clear documentation of estimate assumptions and updates
Participate in project and reconciliation meetings to understand objectives and workflows
Support data entry and cost database maintenance to ensure consistency and accuracy
Research market conditions, material pricing, and labor trends to enhance estimate reliability
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years of progressive civil cost estimating experience is required, including independent execution of quantity takeoffs and development of pricing assumptions for defined scopes
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge, is required
Proficiency in takeoff and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, MII, or Success is required
Knowledge of industry-standard estimating formats - MasterFormat and UniFormat - is required
Demonstrated ability to read and accurately interpret interdisciplinary construction drawings and specifications at a ROM level with little oversight is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder communication are required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams, is required
Preferred
Certification such as Associate Estimating Professional (AEP), Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A), RICS Quantity Surveying, Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Certified Cost Technician (CCT), Engineer in Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent, is preferred
Experience contributing to estimates on multi-phase or complex civil projects is preferred
Experience in the aviation sector is preferred but not required
Benefits
Career development path with clear advancement to Specialist and beyond.
Opportunity to work on high-profile aviation and infrastructure projects nationwide.
Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture.
Exposure to interdisciplinary estimating, scheduling, and project management expertise.
Company
Connico
Connico offers consulting services that assist architects, engineers, and planners.
11-50 employees
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Connie Gowder
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