Construction Cost Estimator, Estimating

Amazon opened its doors in 1995 and strives to be the worlds 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, 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.

- Up to 40% travel throughout North America

A day in the life

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelors 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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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