Construction Cost Estimator

Job Family:
Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)

• Review technical requirements, drawings, plans, materials and provide detailed cost estimates for the client.
• Analyze drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to contract award costs as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Confers with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time and raw materials, equipment and labor expenses.
• Travel to job sites to gather information on materials needed, labor requirements, and other factors.
• Read drawings and technical documents to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, owners and contractors on estimates.
• Use sophisticated computer software to calculate estimates.
• Evaluate a product’s cost effectiveness or profitability.
• Recommend ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable.
• Prepare estimates for the government agent and other Program Managers.
• Assist in developing cost documents such as project management plans for the duration of the project.
• Respond to cost needs for the duration of the project.
• Accurately predict the cost, size, and duration of future construction and manufacturing projects.
• Analyze many inputs in order to determine how much time, money and labor a project needs, and the lifecycle costs associated with the project.
• Use computer software, including databases, to simulate building construction.
• Calculate the cost of the construction phase for which the contractor is responsible.
• Identify the direct costs, such as the cost of raw materials and the cost of labor and set a timeline for how long the project will take.

• Obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET/SCI" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication prior to onboarding.
• Active "TOP SECRET/SCI" or higher-level clearance is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in an area such as economics, mathematics, building science, statistics, construction management, production management, accounting, finance, or engineering; FOUR (4) additional years of relevant experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• TEN (10) or more years of experience as a cost estimator on construction projects.
• Hold industry-recognized certifications such as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Earned Value Professional (EVP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), Project Management Institute‑Scheduling Professional (PMI‑SP), etc.
• Experience using industry software products such as RS Means and CTC.

• Excellent IT and math skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good project management skills.
• A keen sense of business acumen and awareness.
• Understanding of the importance of data confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
• The ability to organize work and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of regulations, price trends and exchange rates in building construction and associated trades.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Pay Down Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up…