Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator - Terminal & Concourse Vertical ProjectsLocation: Austin, Texas (Onsite)Industry: Aviation / ConstructionArea of Specialty: Estimator / Concourse and Terminal Projects / Design-Build / MEP & Systems Integration / Civil-InfrastructureWe are seeking a high-energy, technically elite Senior Estimator to join the Journey with AUS team. This isn't a "behind-the-scenes" role"”you will be at the heart of Austin's most significant infrastructure expansion in decades. You will own the numbers for a diverse portfolio that includes the new 20-gate Concourse B, a massive Arrivals/Departures Hall, and critical airfield taxiway reconstructions.WHAT YOU'LL DOFull-Lifecycle Estimating: Develop detailed conceptual, schematic, and construction-document estimates for vertical (concourse/terminal) and horizontal (runways/taxiways) projects.MEP & Systems Integration: Lead the cost-modeling for complex MEP overhauls, including the new Central Utility Plant (CUP) and advanced Baggage Handling Systems (BHS).Pre-Construction Leadership: Play a key role in Progressive Design-Build and CMAR negotiations, ensuring cost-certainty as designs evolve from $10/%$ to $100/%$.Market Analysis: Monitor regional labor trends and material escalation in the booming Central Texas market to build defensible, risk-adjusted bids.Mentor & Review: Provide quality control and guidance for junior estimators, ensuring "quantity take-offs" are precise and inclusive of FAA-mandated safety requirements.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGExperience: 10-15 years in heavy civil or commercial construction estimating. Aviation experience is highly preferred but large-scale civil-infrastructure projects is a must.The Toolkit: Expert proficiency in Sage (Timberline)MC2, or Destini, plus a mastery of Bluebeam and ExcelBIM Fluency: Ability to perform 5D take-offs directly from Revit models.Regulatory Savvy: Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and the logistics of working in active sterile environments (airport security badging, phasing, and night-work premiums).Why Join Us? Austin is the fastest-growing city in America, and our airport is the heartbeat of that growth. This is your chance to lead a massive program while enjoying the incredible culture of the Silicon Hills.Ready to make a difference? Apply today!AviationConstruction #AustinJobs #Estimator #ConstructionLife #JourneyWithAUS #CivilEngineering #MEP #AirportDesign #CareerGrowth

Created: 2026-05-09