Construction Cost Estimator

Futron Incorporated; Napoli; In loco; EUR 73.000 - 103.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company-paid travel and lodging for 3v

Descrizione del lavoro

Futron Incorporated in Naples, Italy, is seeking a seasoned Construction Cost Estimator to support DoD infrastructure programs, including MILCON and renovations, on challenging overseas assignments.

Responsibilities span taking-offs, analyzing labor and material pricing, preparing Basis of Estimate documentation, and advising NAVFAC leadership. This role requires international travel, collaboration with engineers and contractors, and proficiency with MCACES, RSMeans, and related tools.

Competenze

• 5+ years of professional construction cost estimating experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combinations considered.

Mansioni

• 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 pricing to develop accurate estimates across labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain Basis of Estimate documentation including assumptions, escalations, contingencies, and risks.
• Review contractor proposals and supporting cost documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Support contract modifications, change orders, bid evaluations, and cost negotiations.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, contracting personnel, and stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Estimating basics

IGEs

MII/MCACES

RSMeans

PACES

Uniformat II/WBS

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Contract changes

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Cost Estimating or related field

Strumenti

MII/MCACES

RSMeans

PACES

Autodesk or similar

Cost estimating software

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Naples, Italy (Travel throughout Italy and Bahrain as required)
Travel: International travel required; company-paid travel and lodging for authorized work assignments
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Tentative Start Date: September 2026 (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

Education & Experience

• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum of 5 years of professional construction cost estimating experience
• New construction
• Renovations
• Demolition
• Maintenance
• Construction contract modifications
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Cost Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and demonstrated construction estimating experience will be considered
• 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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
• 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.
• 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