Aviation Cost Estimator

Sunland Group, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Cost Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will support estimating needs for projects related to airport expansion and improvements at the San Antonio Airport until the Program's completion. The Aviation Cost Estimator will interface with various construction disciplines, members of the Project Team, and Owner Representatives in efforts to estimate all project cost elements (labor, materials, supplies, equipment, contingencies, escalations, risk factors, etc.) for each project at various phases of their lifecycle. Once this multi-year Program is complete you will join our estimating team at our San Antonio office, continuing cost estimation for multiple projects (ranging in size) for various markets.

Requirements:

• Possesses the knowledge of and can utilize industry cost databases, software systems, and standards to produce completed estimates
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with key personnel to evaluate and assess budgets to prepare full project estimates
• Prepare detailed estimates for each project at each project phase: conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Assist in preparation of take-offs and analyzing cost comparisons against contractor estimates
• Recognize and initiate cost estimating change orders
• Maintain and update airport project cost databases to optimize estimating accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to estimate both vertical and horizontal elements
• Team player, excellent interpersonal skills and a cooperative attitude
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Responsible, ethical, and conscientious nature
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• 5-10 years of construction cost estimating experience
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications for majority of disciplines
• Good working knowledge of construction techniques and production rates
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar field of study preferred (5+ years of Field experience may be substituted for educational requirements)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)

Preferences:

• Proficiency in construction cost estimating and aviation cost estimating
• Knowledge of CostOs, Planswift, or similar estimating software

Our highly competitive salary/benefit package includes employer paid medical and dental insurance; 401(k) with a dollar for dollar match up to 4%; UNLIMITED paid leave and 70+ hours of paid holidays. If this sounds like what you are looking for come join our team!