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Civil Engineering Estimator

Estimating Lead; Transportation Projects

Job in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, 95828, USA
Listing for: AECOM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Estimator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Estimating Lead (Transportation Projects)

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Estimating Lead to be based in Sacramento, CA
.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides technical and strategic direction for Estimating. This position requires frequent interface with Estimating functional leadership, project personnel, engineers, “persons most knowledgeable” in support functions and estimating members. And as a leadership role, this position requires mentoring less experienced estimators and promoting innovation, creativity, benchmarking, and problem solving.

  • Direct all activities with respect to estimate quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, and systems training.
  • Support and interface with business unit management in the preparation of proposals in areas specific to cost and benchmark to previous proposals with information of deliverables consistent to other similar projects.
  • Present and sell an estimate to management and the client with authority and credibility.
  • Typically manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities, and timely performance feedback.
  • Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.
  • Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
  • The employee works in the Program Management & Oversight Branch under the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Office of the Program Delivery.
  • Works in the development of all capital cost estimates for CAHSR from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates.
  • Facilitates the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Supports the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines and Project Update Reports.
  • Supports the review of Contractor change order estimates / claims and prepare independent cost estimates for reconciliation.
  • Develop policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    + BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Knowledge of all design and construction disciplines means, and methods used on transit infrastructure work in general.

    + Experience in database driven estimating software (Timberline, Heavy Bid, etc.) as well as electronic quantity surveying systems.

    + Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications including Primavera P6, TILOS, Microsoft (MS) word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.

    + Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of estimating.

    + Mega program experience.

    + Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Science/Management or Quantity Surveying.

    Additional Information

    Travel may be required for this position.

    Sponsorship is available for this position.

    Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $ - $.

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