Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator

:
NPSPWR-007-023

Location:

Seattle
Program:
NPS

Wage/Hr:
$60.00
Hours/Week:
40
Minimum Age:
55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has
specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and
part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal
Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park
Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise,
facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array
of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the
Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.
Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is
temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is
an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate
enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the
Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE:

An ?

Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW
Solutions. An ?

Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through
a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United
States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience OR BA/BS Degree in Construction Management,
Engineering, Architectural

Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
Duties:

The purpose of this position is to provide technical and professional support in
the area of cost estimating to ensure realistic project development, formulation
and successful execution. Projects range from simple to very complex, and are
located in a variety of climatic conditions, wide range of elevations and
geographic regions. The incumbent is responsible for the direct preparation of
construction cost estimates, reviewing and validate cost estimates in the early
project scoping phase to develop project funding requests. The incumbent, on
occasions as requested, will review and validate construction cost estimates
prepared by others, such as A/E consultants, architects and engineers in the
regional FM Division and Parks at various stages of project design and
construction, review contractors? cost offers/proposals for reasonableness and
realism, and prepare fully supported counter arguments and negotiation memos
when necessary.

Early Project Development - Projects are primarily complex and/or high value
that often require multi-disciplinary approach to scoping needs, developing
planning level construction cost estimates that take into account National Park
Service standards of practice in addition to general industry standards to
ensure adequate budget requests and successful project completion. 80%
General - Provide guidance to other region and park staff on cost estimating
best practices. 20%

Other:
Overnight travel: 1-3 trips per year of 3-5 day duration
Air travel anticipated: 1-3 trips per year of 3-5 day duration, a mix
between air and car travel

Physical requirements:

Walking and occasional hiking is required during site
visits. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.