Connico · 3 hours ago
Senior Architect Cost Estimator - Structural, Airports & Infrastructure
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expConnico is a leading national construction consultancy known for its extraordinary team and commitment to superior client service. The Senior Architectural Cost Estimator plays a crucial role in leading estimation efforts for architectural and structural systems on large-scale infrastructure projects, including airports, while mentoring and developing the team.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Think beyond the plans and specifications to conceptualize project scope, anticipate challenges, and develop accurate cost estimates even with incomplete information. Apply expertise to identify potential gaps and provide strategic solutions
Take a big-picture approach to workload management, balancing current project demands while proactively planning for future estimates. Ensure alignment with company objectives, resource availability, and client priorities
Effectively manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, allocating time strategically, and maintaining high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines
Perform in-depth quality control reviews on Connico deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to Connico best practices
Assign workload and manage the distribution of estimating tasks across the team if instructed by the Director of Estimating or Group Lead
Develop detailed and timely material and labor cost turnkey estimates for architectural and structural systems. Architectural and structural systems include foundations, special foundations, slab on grade, structure, skin, interior construction, finishes, equipment, furnishings & demolition
Provide value engineering assessments of projects based on personal project experience
Develop life-cycle cost analysis and benefit-cost analysis
Provide technical reports of projects, details, and assumptions utilized to create estimates
Analyze contractor bid tabulations and provide an assessment of results
Lead estimate cost reconciliations with contractors or third-party estimators as an owner or designer’s representative. Discuss detailed cost information and assumptions relevant to project material
Coordinate with other disciplines to avoid scope overlap and ensure a comprehensive project approach
Provide high-level cost assessments at a ROM level even when full detail and documentation are unavailable
Research and develop unit prices, maintaining clear and concise cost estimates tailored to client needs
Complete fee estimates for new proposals and project pursuits
Determine costs by building and maintaining cost assemblies, as needed, to ensure accuracy with current pricing. Take ownership of cost and assembly databases by ensuring consistency, keeping data up to date, and making it easily accessible to staff across the company
Maintain and manage Connico’s report templates, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and proper version control. Oversee their organization, storage, and accessibility for staff across the company
Lead project teams to meet goals, including on-time deliverables and high-quality reports that align with Connico’s core values
Assist in developing Connico estimating best practices that can be tracked and organized to create repeatable results
Guide specialists in analyzing complex interdisciplinary plans and specifications, teaching them how to identify conflicts, missing information, and inconsistencies. Ensure they can effectively communicate discrepancies to stakeholders and provide well-supported recommendations
Train specialists in conceptual estimating techniques, estimate reconciliations, and standardized reporting, ensuring they can develop preliminary cost estimates with limited information, validate estimates against benchmarks, and accurately use Connico’s estimate and report templates
Train specialists on Connico best practices for performing Quantity Takeoff (QTO), ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with project requirements through hands-on guidance and mentorship
Train specialists on conducting technical reviews of takeoffs, pricing, and cost buildups, ensuring they can assess accuracy, consistency, and adherence to Connico best practices
Develop Connico best practices guidelines, educational content and training materials to enhance the skills of the team, ensuring continuous learning and professional growth
Build and maintain strong client relationships by proactively engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring Connico’s estimating services meet or exceed expectations
Act as a trusted advisor, fostering long-term partnerships through clear communication, reliability, and expert guidance
Participate in client meetings, site visits, and industry conferences as needed
Qualification
Required
10+ years of full-time architectural and/or structural estimating experience
BS in architecture, construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, estimating, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge
CCP, CPE, RICS, CEP, or equivalent advanced certification
Proven ability to independently produce high-quality and precise construction estimates, Levels 1–5, for projects of any size
Must be able to confidently develop your own cost/pricing estimates from scratch
Must be able to build and maintain cost assemblies, as needed, to ensure accuracy with current pricing
Proven ability to manage and lead projects, ensuring timely delivery of accurate estimates, budget adherence, and integration of estimate elements from multiple disciplines
Expertise in estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, MII, Success, Timberline, and formats such as MasterFormat and UniFormat
Ability to interpret architectural, civil, and engineering drawings and specifications at all design levels, including ROM
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word)
Preferred
Strong structural steel and concrete estimating experience
Aviation estimating experience
Benefits
Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
Collaborative, mission-driven culture with national impact on airport and infrastructure projects
Flexibility: hybrid or fully remote for the right candidate.
Chance to work on high-profile, complex projects that shape the future of aviation and transportation.
Company
Connico
Connico offers consulting services that assist architects, engineers, and planners.
11-50 employees
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