Cost Estimator

The Project Cost Estimator supports construction and maintenance programs by preparing independent cost estimates, analyzing change orders and claims, and assisting with price negotiations. This role provides detailed cost analysis based on drawings, specifications, and field information to support fair, accurate, and defensible project cost decisions.

• Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates for JOC/Formal Construction contracts managed by M&O to establish negotiating position as required by change order procedures
• Provides support in price negotiations
• Prepares claim analyses and estimates
• Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications, sketches, and square footages using standard estimating data and tools
• Reviews contractor claims and proposals for merit and accountability
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Minimum of seven (7) years of full-time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects
• Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
• Extensive experience developing and estimating scopes of work for change orders
• Ability to compare independent cost estimates with contractor proposals to quickly identify differences
• Ability to develop scopes of work based on RFI/RFC responses and estimate detailed costs independent of contractor proposals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management