Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Estimator IV Sr. MEP Estimator – Higher Education, ANS

Job description

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you.

Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:


* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.




Please note that benefits can vary by country and role.

Please check with your recruiter for more information.



You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built.

At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that.

You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.


You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI.

Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.


Because “good enough” builds the past.

You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.


Visit us here to learn more about ​Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/infrastructure-capital-projects)



THE WORK:

+ You'll specializes in Mechanical/Plumbing and Electrical trades to report to PMO Program Controls Manager and Chief Estimator.

+ You'll plan and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications.

+ You'll prepare estimates per design based on scope and building type.

+ You'll evaluate cost estimating deliverables prepared by consultants for cost containment, accuracy, uniformity and completeness.

+ You'll prepare fair cost estimates for cost proposals from Contractors for extra work.

+ You'll perform special studies and prepare reports when contractors’ bids vary from the construction cost estimate.

+ You'll conduct construction/project site visits gathering relevant information and determine what information to be used to produce project estimates.

+ You'll evaluate pricing documents, historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations.

+ You'll evaluate quotes, bids, change orders, value engineering reports, and claims for accuracy and completeness of estimates.

+ You'll compile and analyze data on all factors that influence costs such as material, labor, equipment and profit.

+ You'll prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft report, memos and letters and present recommendation to management.

+ You'll perform other related estimating duties as assigned.

+ Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

$163,563 - $179,920 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio or Washington as set forth below.




We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.


HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

+ BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or related degree.

Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

+ 10 years minimum recent professional experience in the preparation of complete cost estimates for type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building code including two years in a supervisory capacity.

+ Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing.

+ Expert in JOC (Job Order Contracting) form of contracting

+ Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures.

+ Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.

+ Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.

+ Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors’ proposal to quickly identify discrepancies.

+ Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

+ Expert in usage of eGordian Database for JOC (Job Order Contracting) estimating

+ Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates

+ Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity

+ Knowledge and use of RSMeans Cost Estimating online system

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