Job SummaryAECOM is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to be based in Los Angeles, California.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.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Skilled in the development of commercial strategies. Capable of participating in negotiations.* Requires a demonstrated ability to effectively lead the project controls function on a medium to large project.* Documents employee performance issues and plays an instrumental role in resolution as appropriate.* Assumes mentoring and training roles as requested and identifies high potential employees to management.* Conducts root cause analysis.* Drafts comprehensive project procedures.* Possesses proven knowledge of scope control and change management.* Utilizes extensive knowledge of construction contracting including the manner in which contract type effects implementation of project controls systems.* Reviews performance trends, prepares analysis and cost impact and monthly project performance reports, and recommends contractor invoices for approval.* Evaluates manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations.* Oversees the production and maintenance of accurate project schedules. Expert understanding of schedule resource loading and leveling.* Assists the Project Manager in budgeting and managing incentive programs.* Holds an expert understanding of schedule, critical path analysis, resource loading and leveling.* Establishes and maintains client relationships.* Has the ability to review and analyze project program and oversee the production of accurate progress/performance reports.* Able to review and assess (as required) raw data that comes from project automated systems.* Serves as a key participant in client and/or subcontractor negotiations* Participates in staffing decisions for projects.* Ensures that a tracking database is developed and maintained to cross check subcontractor funding is aligned with work authorization and expenditures.* Involved in tracking system to insure that Project Management team is fully aware of detailed change order status.Minimum Requirements* BA/BS + 10 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadershipPreferred Qualifications* 8 years of experience in cost estimatingWhat We OfferWe 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.Job Category Program and Project ManagementBusiness Line PMCMBusiness Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)Country United States of AmericaPosition Status Full TimeRequisition/Vacancy No. 257539BRVirtual: NoQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.