Cost Estimator

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Cost Estimator to support federal facility assessment and hurricane recovery work in Kauai, Hawaii. As engineers and field teams document damage, you will help price practical responses that may include roof and envelope repairs, interior drying, debris clearance, and utility restoration. You will prepare takeoffs, gather pricing, and update estimates as scopes become more defined. Working with senior estimators, construction managers, and schedulers, you will help the team compare repair options, understand cost changes, and plan work with clear, traceable assumptions.

This role will require an onsite presence in Kauai, Hawaii and is eligible for per diem related expenses when appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for building, utility, and infrastructure repair scopes.
• Collect and evaluate vendor quotes, subcontractor pricing, and historical cost information.
• Review drawings, field assessments, specifications, and scope narratives to identify estimate requirements.
• Document assumptions, exclusions, unit rates, and changes to estimate versions.
• Support cost comparisons, change evaluations, and reconciliation of contractor proposals.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, and scheduling teams to align estimate assumptions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or a related field and 4+ years of construction cost estimating for facilities, utilities, or infrastructure or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction cost estimating for facilities, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Experience estimating federal facility construction or emergency repair work.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Excel, and quantity takeoff tools.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Summary

• Type: Full-time
• Function: Strategy/Planning
• Experience level: Associate
• Industry: Construction