Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Senior Estimator, ANS
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
- Youll develop relationships with Accenture and be the go to to review construction plans and specifications during preconstruction to prepare and complete estimates for new construction and renovation projects.
- Youll prepare accurate and detailed construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction document level design.
- Youll work as an integral part of our Estimating Team to perform plan and specification analysis takeoff and pricing of various types of construction projects.
- Youll prepare detailed bid analysis and review.
- Youll prepare independent estimates including reporting differences in scope quantities and pricing from contractors estimate.
- Youll plan coordinate review verify and analyze all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation.
- Youll research prices on material and labor using published documents local conditions market studies and has a full understanding of market specific estimating matters.
- Youll acquire and evaluate historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations and forecasts future projects costs and changes to existing projects.
- Youll prepare technical evaluations cost estimating draft reports memos and letters and presents recommendations to management and client.
- Youll attend client meetings and feel comfortable presenting to groups of various sizes and stakeholders.
- Youll prepare value engineering cost option and cost strategy estimates.
- Youll participate in Value Engineering studies reconciliations and negotiations with contractors.
- Youll identify and assess improvement opportunities within the Estimating Team to add value.
- Remote: This role allows for remote work for the majority of your work hours.
With all our roles there is some in-person time for collaboration learning and building relationships with clients peers leaders and communities. As an employer we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
- Experience Estimating on Civil/Transportation projects and/or programs (roadway bridges transit rail highway traffic control utility etc.)
- A Bachelors Degree in Construction Management/Engineering Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Quantity Surveying or Architecture is required
- Minimum of 8 years of experienceof Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel with knowledge of Estimating Software
- Thorough understanding and some experience working within Accentures key market sectors
- Ability to manage a team of staff of various disciplines both in an office setting and remote and efficiently complete deliverables and meet deadlines while motivating teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several assignments
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and superior active listening skills
- Learning oriented creative and possess advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to transfer prior experience to new projects
- Must be a self-starter that is reliable responsive to internal and external client needs professional and have the ability to maintain long-term relationships with clients and other construction related and business professionals and handle confidential information with discretion and trustworthiness
Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.
Benefits eligibility may vary by state country and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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