Estimator (Aviation)

Overview

Develop cost estimates and manage change orders for airport projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimation
• change order
• value engineering
• cost tracking
• process improvement
• client liaison

Tasks

-Present at meetings and support negotiation of costs with contractors. -Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications. -Accurately track change orders until payment is made. -Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts. -Develop scope of work and estimates for change orders and support the change order process. -Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate Lead Manager. -Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all project stages.

Requirements

• estimating certification
• estimating software
• rail infrastructure
• bachelor’s engineering
• 5+ years
• collaboration

What You Bring

-Certification for Estimating/ Cost Professional is a plus. -Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges. -Computer based estimating software experience a plus -Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence. -Must have Experience working in the Infrastructure (Rail/Transit Construction) -Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years’ experience in construction and preparation of estimates of Airports.

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About Tylin

-Began as a two-person engineering consultancy. -Engineered iconic projects including long-span prestressed bridges, airport terminals, highways, rail systems, and water infrastructure. -Carved a niche in specialty infrastructure—bridges, aviation, marine, transit, buildings, and water—and grew through acquisitions like Silman and Greeley & Hansen. -Recent standout projects include the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge eastern span, Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge, Champlain Bridge in Montreal, and major metro lines in Panama. -Narrative is one of technical innovation—including prestressed concrete, seismic resilience, and BIM integration—woven into real-world application. -Evolved from a bridge specialist into a multidisciplinary infrastructure powerhouse, combining deep roots with a future-focused vision.

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