Employment Type : Full-Time
AECOM Hunt is seeking a highly talented Vice President, Pre-construction & Estimating to be based with our team in Dallas, TX.
Job Summary:
+ Responsible for providing services involved in planning a construction project before the actual construction begins
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
+ Chief designee and primarily responsible for communicating, proposing and preparing preliminary budget estimates, design cost estimates, design-development cost estimates, and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals, inclusive of value engineering.
+ Principal liaison between current & potential clients, joint venture partners, architects, and engineers, sub-contractors, vendors, suppliers to organize pre-construction efforts for the project.
+ Responsible in overseeing the pre-construction phases and products such as budget estimates from the pre-concept design stage to the construction document stage.
+ Primary communicator between current & potential clients, joint venture partners, architects, and engineers to assess, examine and review drawings, BIM and specifications of projects.
+ Determine final propositions of means and methods of construction, cost savings or potential problems on the project.
+ Presents budgets to clients, architects, and Project Management Executives and team after having reviewed & adjusted trades costs, if necessary, with estimators.
+ Articulate and present correct strategy and pricing for each component of the construction cost in order to provide our clients with the most competitive and accurate pricing available.
+ Negotiates, analyzes and presents value engineering and cost savings opportunities to clients as required to meet budget constraints.
+ Delegates pre-construction team workload such as acquiring additional project information to finalize proposals such as preliminary schedules, procurement schedule and cost analysis, GMP, construction documents, blueprints, bid packages from subcontractors and contractors, etc.
+ Oversees schedule and work load priorities with pre-construction staff and organize estimating schedule.
+ Assigns work load to distribute drawings specifications, bulletins and all pertinent information to all estimating staff so they can complete their assigned task.
+ Negotiates and reviews bids to sub-contractors, reviews scopes of work and analyze costs as bids are received.
+ Proficiency and usage of estimating program and system to ensure integrity of pre-construction information at all times.
+ Performs other job related duties as assigned.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
CM—AECOM Hunt
Founded in 1944, AECOM Hunt has earned a reputation for being unconditionally client-focused – delivering construction projects on schedule and within budget, no matter the scope. From iconic stadiums and arenas to next-gen transportation hubs to sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt deploys the latest technologies, industry-leading safety best practices, and highest ethical standards on every project. AECOM Hunt has proven time and again to be industry pioneers in delivering the most challenging projects by emphasizing quality and skill-utilization in all that we do. As evidenced by our long list of repeat clients, we focus on specific needs to create strong relationships and consistently exceed expectations.
Minimum Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study.
+ Fifteen (15) years of experience in construction and estimating or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
+ Six (6) years of leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Ability to make decisions regarding financial accuracy of Cost Estimates.
+ Ability to manage/lead staff estimates.
+ Proven strong management experience leading a team
+ Seller / Doer
+ Experience supporting projects in Higher Education and K-12, Sports Arenas, Entertainment Venues, Convention Centers, Municipalities, Healthcare, Mix use, etc.
Additional Information:
+ This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
What We Offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.