AECOM · 7 hours ago
Surveyor - Cost Management Surveyor III
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. The Cost Management Surveyor III will be responsible for preparing cost estimates for various structures, conducting risk analysis, and managing project financials, including bid documentation and vendor inquiries.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Responsible for preparation of Cost Estimates for Horizontal (Civil and Flat work) and Vertical Structures (Buildings, Offices, hospitals, Airport Terminals, Healthcare, Hangers, Schools, Colleges)
Tasks include quantity takeoffs, formulation of rates using current labor market trends, formulation of rates, and sourcing pricing from 3rd party trades and vendors
Performs estimates at various stages of design development and assess and compares various project options
Reviews/reconciles bid documentation and performs cash flow forecasting and analysis
Works on value management/value engineering, as well as risk analysis/risk management
Researches and determines benchmarks against similar projects
Prepares and issues requests for information/request for qualification/ request for proposal and responds to vendor queries
Levels and analyzes bids and issue analysis report and recommendation
Prepares purchase orders, letter agreements, and contracts for all appointments (consultant/contractors/sub-contractors)
Prepares monthly financial reports and review and advises on uncommitted balances
Reviews and advises on contingency balances and reviews vendor invoices/applications for payment
Leads the change control process and project financial closeout
Position requires up to 40% domestic travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation
Alternatively, a Master's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation
Creating rates from first principles
Preparing construction bids and detailed quantity takeoffs
MS Project, Planswift, Onscreen, Bluebeam and P6 Primavera scheduling software
Project and field cost reporting including progress reports
Pay application review and vetting
Cash flow and trend analysis
Value engineering and change order management
Bid solicitation and analysis
Scheduling and project management basics
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
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2026-01-16
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