Construction Cost Estimator – Remote

DESCRIPTION

Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.

The Construction Cost Estimator will be a key part of the Transportation Engineering Services (TES) team and will be responsible for estimating both new building construction and alterations to existing facilities. This role will analyze and evaluate different preliminary facility scenarios to establish Rough Order of Magnitude pricing, will develop initial internal estimates based upon approved floor and site plans, and will validate general contractor & general contractors bids prior to award. In addition, this candidate will support the standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems.

Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
– Utilizing tools and templates for various levels of estimates and project types including risk assessment.
– Utilizing and managing repository for historical data including cost performance metrics in comparison to estimate.
– Analyzing and providing timely feedback of vendor proposals using benchmark data.
– Validating large or complex changes with regards to cost impacts.
– Managing revision control of scope and estimate for new designs and innovations.
– Looking beyond the information that has been given, asking the right questions and working to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
– Collaborate with and advocate for our customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.
– Provide innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
– Make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work.
– Assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project scope and cost.
– Must be prepared to participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the customer/owner.
– Identify Value Engineering opportunities in the design and quantify expected savings.
– Engage and develop business with new and existing customers.
– Less than 10% travel throughout North America

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
– 5+ years of experience in construction estimating/cost control field.
– 5+ years as a commercial or industrial estimator or project manager

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– 5+ years knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, in industrial and/or corporate building systems.
– 5+ years knowledge and understanding of Construction Documents and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) scope structure.
– 3+ years experience with Building Connected, Microsoft Office Suite, and estimating software such as Proest, Timberline, Sage, or similar.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.