Senior Estimator (Airports)

As a Senior Estimator at Leland Saylor Associates, your main responsibilities will include preparing independent cost estimates, evaluating contractor claims, and engaging in direct discussions with contractors to support negotiation processes. You will play a vital role in high-stakes projects, especially within the aviation and rail construction sectors, focusing on LAMP initiatives. Your duties will involve reviewing proposals, assessing scope specifications, confirming labor productivity, ensuring material pricing accuracy, and reconciling estimates with third-party assessments.

To apply for the Senior Estimator position at Leland Saylor Associates, you should have at least 20 years of cost estimating experience related to engineering and construction projects, along with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management. Professional certifications, particularly as a Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), are required. Experience with commercial airport projects, complex reconciliations, and public works will also strengthen your application.

Leland Saylor Associates is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance for all employees, including Senior Estimators. We provide a flexible working environment that respects personal time, allowing our team members to excel at both work and in their personal lives. This approach fosters a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions hold value, thus enhancing your overall job satisfaction.

As a Senior Estimator at Leland Saylor Associates, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most complex projects within the aviation industry. Your main focus will be on the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), which includes significant initiatives such as the Automated People Mover and the new Consolidated Rental Car Facility. These projects require innovative estimating solutions and collaborative efforts across departments.

At Leland Saylor Associates, our Senior Estimators utilize a range of industry-leading estimating software and databases, including RS Means, On-screen Take-off, and various other estimating data sources. Proficiency in these tools is essential, as they allow estimators to produce accurate calculations, historical data analyses, and detailed material take-offs effectively.

Highlight your relevant experience with commercial airport projects, focusing on specifics like project size, budget, and your role in estimating and negotiations. Be ready to discuss challenges faced and how your input contributed to successful outcomes.

Discuss your previous experience with change orders and detail your approach. Emphasize the importance of clear communication, understanding the project's baseline, and documenting agreements, focusing on finding common ground.

Outline your systematic approach, starting from reviewing engineering drawings and planning documents to developing unit rates and validating material prices. Emphasize your focus on accuracy and thoroughness throughout the process.

Mention the specific estimating software you are skilled in, such as On-screen Take-off or RS Means. Discuss how these tools streamline your estimating process and improve accuracy in calculations.

Emphasize the importance of continual learning through webinars, industry publications, and participating in relevant workshops. Discuss specific sources of data you rely on to keep your estimates current and competitive.

Choose a specific example that highlights your problem-solving skills. Explain the challenge briefly, then elaborate on the steps you took to mitigate the issue and the outcome of your actions.

Discuss your methods for reviewing estimates, including double-checking calculations, reconciling with historical data, and collaboration with project management. Highlight your thoroughness in documenting all assumptions and adjustments.

Explain your focus on building positive relationships while being firm about contractual obligations. Discuss your methods for facilitating open communication and seeking mutual understanding in negotiations.

Briefly explain what Uniformat II is, mentioning that it helps in organizing construction estimates by systems and subsystems. Detail how you apply it to streamline the estimating and bidding process while ensuring clarity.

Share your passion for the aviation industry and the impact that effective estimating has on project success. Talk about your enthusiasm for innovative construction solutions and how they contribute to client satisfaction.