Senior Regional Estimating Manager

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Job Description AECOM is seeking a Senior Regional Estimating Manager to lead and manage estimating services across our East Buildings + Places business. This position will be based in one of our regional offices and oversee estimating resources across multiple locations. The successful candidate will manage regional estimating workloads, maintain estimating quality and consistency, support project delivery, and develop our regional estimating capabilities. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for estimating services and represent AECOM in client meetings, design charrettes, cost reviews, and other project discussions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical estimating background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to manage teams across multiple offices while building lasting relationships with clients, project managers, and regional leadership. The candidate will also be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and implementing new estimating tools and technologies, including AI, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency, while keeping AECOM at the forefront of the industry. Key Responsibilities Team leadership • Manage and mentor estimators across multiple offices, including hiring, performance management, and professional development. • Balance workload across offices to meet project schedules, and engage subcontractors when additional support is needed. • Expand the regional estimating group in line with business growth. • Lead the evaluation and adoption of AI and other estimating technologies, and ensure staff are trained to use them effectively. Estimating • Oversee conceptual, parametric, and detailed cost estimates through all phases of design, including federal independent cost estimates and cost risk analyses. • Establish estimating procedures and quality review standards and ensure they are applied consistently across the business. • Prepare and review estimates on select projects. Clients and business development • Serve as the primary point of contact for estimating services across the region. • Lead cost reviews and design charrettes with clients, including presenting estimates, explaining cost drivers, and resolving estimate differences. • Develop the estimating portions of proposals, including scope, staffing plans, and fees.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field plus 10 years of construction cost estimating experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience. 2 years managing or supervising estimating staff or an estimating function. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods, labor productivity, and material and equipment costs. Experience leading client meetings and presenting estimates to both technical and non-technical audiences. Due to the nature of the role, must be a United States Citizen. Preferred Qualifications • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher. • Estimating experience with USACE, NAVFAC, or Air Force clients, including MILCON projects and DD Form 1391 supporting estimates. • Knowledge of UFC 3-740-05 and related DoD cost estimating criteria. • Experience preparing Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), and cost and schedule risk analyses (CSRAs). • Advanced proficiency in MCACES/MII, plus experience with PACES and RSMeans. • Professional certification such as CCE, CCC, CPE, CCP, or CEP. • Planning and Scheduling Certification (PSP) • Autodesk Revit (BIM) software • Experience leading teams. • Experience with escalation, contingency development, and market conditions analysis. • Experience bringing new technology or process changes into an estimating group.

Additional Information This position is based in one of AECOM's regional offices. Travel of approximately 20–25% is expected to other offices, client meetings, design charrettes, and project sites. Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

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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.