Construction Estimator

Unified Business Technologies, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Business Technologies, Inc. is seeking experienced Construction Estimators to support NAVFAC Northwest with cost estimating, change analysis, constructability reviews, and claims analysis.

The estimator will develop and review estimates for new construction and changed conditions, and provide independent recommendations regarding contractor cost proposals. The role requires extensive experience with NAVFAC/USACE programs, CostWorks, and related estimation tools, and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Architecture or Engineering program.
• 10+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Minimum 5 years working with Engineering or Architectural disciplines.
• Minimum 1 year specialized experience supporting NAVFAC or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Capital Improvements projects.
• Demonstrated experience with CostWorks and MII/Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System.
• Experience with Government construction estimating procedures, particularly NAVFAC and/or USACE.
• Experience estimating new construction and changed conditions.
• Knowledge of construction trades, materials, methods, and local market pricing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and applicable construction/estimating software.
• Ability to obtain required Government access/security eligibility.
• Valid driver's license and ability to perform project-site visits.
• U.S. citizenship unless otherwise approved by the Government

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review construction cost estimates.
• Review contractor proposals and pricing for compliance with solicitation and contract requirements.
• Identify duplicated, unsupported, or unreasonable contractor costs.
• Conduct BCOE reviews.
• Evaluate project cost exposure and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Review pricing associated with major equipment and long-lead materials.
• Review construction progress payment schedules.
• Perform site visits to verify existing and changed conditions.
• Develop cost analyses supporting change orders and contract modifications.
• Review contractor claims and provide written recommendations.
• Support Government negotiations involving equitable adjustments.
• Perform value engineering and constructability cost analysis.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts and Work-in-Place analysis.
• Prepare reports, calculations, independent estimates, briefings, and cost recommendations.
• Provide estimating support involving delays, changed conditions, and construction interference.

Skills

Cost estimating

Construction estimating

Proposal review

BCOE reviews

Cost analysis

Cash-flow forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

CostWorks

MII

Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System

Job description

Description

We are seeking experienced Construction Estimators to support NAVFAC Northwest with cost estimating, construction change analysis, constructability reviews, claims analysis, and evaluation of contractor pricing.

The Estimator will develop and review estimates for new construction and changed conditions and provide independent recommendations regarding contractor cost proposals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review construction cost estimates.
• Review contractor proposals and pricing for compliance with solicitation and contract requirements.
• Identify duplicated, unsupported, or unreasonable contractor costs.
• Conduct Bidability, Constructability, Operability and Environmental (BCOE) reviews.
• Evaluate project cost exposure and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Review pricing associated with major equipment and long-lead materials.
• Review construction progress payment schedules.
• Perform site visits to verify existing and changed conditions.
• Develop cost analyses supporting change orders and contract modifications.
• Review contractor claims and provide written recommendations.
• Support Government negotiations involving equitable adjustments.
• Perform value engineering and constructability cost analysis.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts and Work-in-Place analysis.
• Prepare reports, calculations, independent estimates, briefings, and cost recommendations.
• Provide estimating support involving delays, changed conditions, and construction interference.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Architecture or Engineering program.
• 10+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Minimum 5 years working with Engineering or Architectural disciplines.
• Minimum 1 year specialized experience supporting NAVFAC or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Capital Improvements projects.
• Demonstrated experience with CostWorks and MII/Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System.
• Experience with Government construction estimating procedures, particularly NAVFAC and/or USACE.
• Experience estimating new construction and changed conditions.
• Knowledge of construction trades, materials, methods, and local market pricing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and applicable construction/estimating software.
• Ability to obtain required Government access/security eligibility.
• Valid driver's license and ability to perform project-site visits.
• U.S. citizenship unless otherwise approved by the Government