Senior Aviation Estimator

Keville Enterprises, Inc., a WBE/DBE Certified Construction Management and Inspection firm specializing in providing a full spectrum of construction management and support services as an owner's representative on public and private projects, is seeking a full-time Senior Aviation Estimator to join an on-site, airport-based program management team in Austin, Texas.

About the Role

The Senior Aviation Estimator will develop detailed cost estimates for a variety of projects, including highway, bridge, tunnel, airport, building construction, building renovation, and other projects. The role involves interfacing with construction schedulers, project owners, designers, engineers, suppliers, and contractors, as well as participating in project meetings, negotiations, risk analysis, and value engineering studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for projects, including preliminary conceptual estimates, design-stage estimates, change order estimates, claims estimates, and "what if" scenario analyses.
• Review and comment on cost estimates developed by others.
• Write a variety of technical reports.
• Coordinate and integrate estimates with construction schedulers.
• Interface with project owners, designers, engineers, material and equipment suppliers, and construction contractors.
• Participate in project meetings, negotiations, risk analysis studies, and value engineering studies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of aviation cost estimating experience on vertical or civil projects, including terminal construction, baggage handling systems, apron rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, and airfield electrical and utility infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (especially Excel), RSMeans, and HeavyBid HCSS.
• Experience with digitizers or on-screen takeoff software and CPM scheduling is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the construction process, including the ability to read plans and specifications and determine crews, equipment, and production rates.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field.
• OSHA 10 certification (condition of employment).

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, calm demeanor, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Benefits

• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• Health/Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time off
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Industry-related training and career development opportunities

Local candidates preferred. Background checks required. Pre-employment (post-offer) drug screening may apply.