Head of Programme Management

Program Estimating Manager
AECOM is seeking a Program Estimating Manager to be based onsite in Sacramento, CA.
Job Summary:
Under the overall guidance of the Program Controls Deputy Director, the Program Estimating Manager oversees the Program Estimating Unit as a key team member. Situated within the Project Controls Office, Program Planning and Control Branch, this role is highly interactive and requires the estimating manager to both lead and actively engage in all estimating activities.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage the cost estimating group in the development of all capital cost estimates for CAHSRA from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates.
Facilitate the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders.
Support the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines and Project Update Reports.
Develop Estimate Development Plans and Basis of Estimate reports as required
Support the review of contractor estimates and claims.
Develop policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating.
Minimum Requirements:
~ BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Science/Management or Quantity Surveying
• 20+ years of estimating experience
• 10+ years in transit work with typical project size over $10 Billion.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of estimating.
• Significant demonstrable experience in report writing specifically but not limited to Estimate Development Plans and Basis if Estimates.
• Ability to develop and manage appropriate internal and external resources to facilitate the development of accurate cost estimates in a schedule driven program environment.
• Professional certification as cost estimator and/or engineer.
• Management experience on large programs with proven track record.
• Experience in database driven estimating software (Timberline, Heavy Bid) as well as electronic quantity surveying systems.