Construction Cost Estimator

Client

NAVFAC NW

Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) – Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA

Construction Cost Estimator

Ability to successfully clear background and security checks.

Provide cost estimating support services for construction contracts located within the Naval Facilities Engineering System Command Northwest (NAVFAC NW) area of responsibility (AOR).

Immediately available opportunity. Full‑time, on‑site, 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 8‑hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM).

• Perform data collection, management, and analysis to assist with the preparation of cost estimates, reports, statements of work (SOWs), and other project documentation.
• Administer technical aspects of construction contract modifications: prepare cost estimates, review cost proposals, assist contract specialist or contracting officer in negotiations, and prepare modification packages for processing.
• Provide construction cost estimate review, analysis, and notes/comments/recommendations to government and project stakeholders.
• Provide review and analysis of contractor’s requests for payment, including completing monthly pay estimate worksheet for each construction contract, ensuring as‑built schedules are updated, and recommending withholding/retainage if required.
• Collect all required data to support recommendations, prepare documents, and review deliverables in support of the construction contract.

• 5+ years of experience as a cost estimator, cost engineer, or project controls specialist on Navy, DoD, or other government construction projects. General construction management knowledge and experience is required at a minimum.
• Ability to create and review government project and construction estimates and overall knowledge of the project estimating process. Experience and familiarity using construction estimating software such as Costworks, RS Means, Success Estimator, Xactimate, Hard Dollar, Sage/Timberline, Bluebeam, Plan Swift, etc.
• Knowledge of the three phases of control and construction quality management system is desired.
• Sound understanding of construction concepts, principles, and practices applicable to multi‑disciplined engineering projects and construction operations.
• Thorough knowledge of construction practices and methods and construction management skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to report on progress and outcome of technical assignments and to present recommendations to government personnel.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction science, construction management, or a BA in a business‑related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. Additional 5 years of professional experience can be used in lieu of a BS degree.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to pass background check and obtain security clearance as needed.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with background and applicable required job experience.

ASR provides worldwide management and technical support services to government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including construction management, engineering, logistics, project management and quality control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to a flexible work schedule, paid holidays, paid time off, sick days, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), and a 401(k) plan.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. Employment and promotion decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, or disability unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.