Civil Cost Analyst 3 – Airports & Infrastructure

Overview

Prepare civil cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and cost data for airport/infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoff
• cost buildup
• market research
• estimate preparation
• value engineering
• data management

Tasks

The Civil Analyst 3 prepares and develops cost estimates for civil projects. This role focuses on performing quantity takeoffs, pricing and cost buildups, reviewing plans, and contributing to accurate cost data and deliverables for site-related civil systems. -Research market conditions, material pricing, and labor trends to enhance estimate reliability. -Take initiative to identify problems, propose solutions, and support process improvements. -Participate in project and reconciliation meetings to understand objectives and workflows. -Assist in reviewing takeoffs and estimate inputs from junior team members for accuracy and completeness. -Support data entry and cost database maintenance to ensure consistency and accuracy. -Perform accurate, detailed quantity takeoffs (QTO) for civil components, including earthwork, utilities, and site features. -Review drawings and specifications to identify scope elements relevant to estimating and highlight missing or conflicting information. -Contribute to contingency and escalation analyses by incorporating current market trends. -Create new detailed cost buildups or modify existing ones for project-specific tasks. -Share knowledge with junior analysts by demonstrating methods, reviewing work, and contributing to internal resources. -Maintain clear documentation of estimate assumptions and updates. -Identify potential value engineering opportunities and assist in early-stage reconciliations or quantity comparison summaries. -Apply recognized QTO methodologies such as earthwork volume calculations or pipe run measurement. -Build understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces and their impact on takeoff accuracy. -Collaborate with team members to complete project estimates on time and within scope. -Develop and document consistent measurement methods and assumptions. -Identify potential scope gaps. -Complete Rough-Order-of-Magnitude (ROM) level estimates within your specialty area. -Compile material and labor rates from historical data to support pricing and cost buildups. -Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates using conceptual estimating techniques and standardized Connico formats.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• professional certs
• 3-5 years
• excel
• masterformat
• takeoff software

What You Bring

Would you enjoy contributing to the success of large-scale, complex airport and infrastructure projects? (Civil Cost Estimator) -Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge, is required. -Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder communication are required. -Certification such as Associate Estimating Professional (AEP), Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A), RICS Quantity Surveying, Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Certified Cost Technician (CCT), Engineer in Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent, is preferred. -3-5+ years of progressive civil cost estimating experience is required, including independent execution of quantity takeoffs and development of pricing assumptions for defined scopes. -Experience contributing to estimates on multi-phase or complex civil projects is preferred. -Minimal travel is required and may include attending conferences and industry events, visits to client offices or project sites, and visits to company office locations. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams, is required. -Experience in the aviation sector is preferred but not required. -Knowledge of industry-standard estimating formats - MasterFormat and UniFormat - is required. -Exposure to interdisciplinary estimating, scheduling, and project management expertise. -Demonstrated ability to read and accurately interpret interdisciplinary construction drawings and specifications at a ROM level with little oversight is required. -Proficiency in takeoff and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, MII, or Success is required.

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Benefits

Location: Office in Mt Juliet / Nashville, TN. Hybrid work schedule: In-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and work from home on Mondays and Fridays. -Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture. -Career development path with clear advancement to Specialist and beyond. -Starting salary of $90,000+ with bonus opportunities. -Opportunity to work on high-profile aviation and infrastructure projects nationwide.

About Connico

-Committed to revolutionizing the construction industry through exceptional project management expertise. -A reliable partner in successfully managing complex and large-scale projects across diverse sectors including buildings, energy, and infrastructure. -Offers comprehensive support from strategic consulting to hands-on project management, ensuring seamless and successful project outcomes. -Proud history of collaboration with clients in residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, providing innovative solutions. -Delivers projects on time, within budget, with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and client satisfaction. -Distinctive due to in-depth industry knowledge and technical expertise, driving innovation and efficiency.

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