Construction Cost Estimator

Responsibilities

Prepare Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), planning estimates, conceptual estimates, ROM estimates, and detailed construction cost estimates; Develop construction cost estimates for military construction, renovation, maintenance, demolition, and facility improvement projects; Perform quantity take-offs using drawings, specifications, and project documentation; Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, supplier, and market pricing to develop accurate estimates; Prepare and maintain detailed Basis of Estimate documentation, including assumptions, exclusions, escalation, contingency, productivity, logistics, and risk factors; Review contractor proposals, A/E estimates, and supporting cost documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance; Support contract modifications, change orders, bid evaluations, and cost negotiations; Participate in project meetings, design reviews, estimate reconciliation meetings, and design workshops; Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, contracting personnel, and stakeholders throughout project development; Evaluate design alternatives and identify cost impacts associated with scope changes, constructability issues, and schedule requirements; Conduct market research by obtaining supplier and contractor pricing to validate cost assumptions; Support quality assurance and quality control reviews of cost estimates and construction documents; Assist in developing budget estimates throughout all phases of project planning, design, procurement, and construction; Provide professional cost estimating consultation and recommendations to NAVFAC leadership and project teams

Requirements

U.S. Citizen required; Valid driver's license required; Minimum of 5 years of professional construction cost estimating experience; Experience preparing cost estimates for new construction, renovations, repairs, demolition, maintenance, and construction contract modifications; Thorough knowledge of construction estimating principles, practices, and methodologies; Experience preparing conceptual, parametric, detailed, comparative, and Independent Government Estimates (IGEs); Knowledge of DoD, DON, and NAVFAC cost estimating policies and procedures; Understanding of military construction (MILCON) and shore facility projects; Ability to evaluate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and supplier pricing; Knowledge of construction sequencing, constructability, and market conditions; Ability to prepare detailed quantity take-offs and Basis of Estimate documentation; Experience analyzing contractor proposals and supporting negotiations; Familiarity with Uniformat II, MasterFormat, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS); Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, contractors, and government personnel; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using MII/MCACES, RSMeans, PACES, Autodesk or similar design viewing software, cost estimating and project management software

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Cost Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred; Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Tri-Service Cost Consultant, or equivalent construction cost estimating certification preferred; Previous experience in design and/or construction (3–5 years) is highly desirable

Benefits

Competitive salary; Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Company-paid Life Insurance; 401(k) with Company Match; Paid Time Off and Holidays; Company-paid travel and lodging for authorized assignments; Opportunity to support high-visibility U.S. Navy and DoD infrastructure projects overseas