Cost Estimator

Pro2Serve; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Plan with Prescription

Retirement Plan 401(k)

ESOP

Comprehensive Leave

11 Holidays

Job summary

Pro2Serve seeks a Cost Estimator to support government clients (DOE, DoD, USACE) from our Knoxville, TN office. You will develop independent government cost estimates and review contractor estimates, applying D&D and environmental management knowledge to ensure cost reasonableness and lifecycle cost projections.

The role requires a 4-year degree in construction management, engineering or related field and 3–10 years in conceptual estimating for federal, military, or commercial projects;

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline with 3–10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in conceptual estimating and design/build for Federal, Military, and commercial construction/renovation projects.
• Experience with EVMS processes and estimating software (Timberline, Primavera P6, Cobra, MII, Deltek Costpoint).
• Detailed knowledge of cost estimating, including developing BOEs and cost histories; familiarity with codes of accounts.
• Knowledge of current pricing and construction practices; proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost estimating expertise to support DOE/DoD/USACE programs.
• Develop and review various cost estimates, including IGCEs and Baseline Cost Proposals.
• Lead development and validation of Life Cycle Baseline (LCB) cost estimates for quality and reasonableness.

Skills

Cost estimating

EVMS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Timberline

Primavera P6

Cobra

MII

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

EEO Statement

Pro2Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).

Company Description

Professional Project Services Inc. has upcoming opportunity for a Cost Estimator (Direct Hire) position at our office in Knoxville, TN. Please submit resumes via the web page link below.

Professional Project Services, Inc. (Pro2Serve) is a nationally-recognized technical and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation's security. Using a disciplined systems engineering approach that is supported by an innovative software toolset, Pro2Serve provides solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our government and private clients. We support the defense, energy, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical security, facilities and infrastructure, nuclear defense and nonproliferation, and environmental projects.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for providing cost estimating expertise to support our government clients (DOE, DoD, USACE). Candidate must have a working knowledge of Environmental Management Programmatic functions related to the DOE. These functions include D&D of nuclear processing facilities, processing of various waste streams from operations, and related environmental management functions at various DOE sites.

This position should have extensive cost estimating experience and be able to provide various types of estimates for varying needs. Estimating efforts may include, but are not limited to, review of cost estimates associated with Baseline Cost Proposals (BCPs), review of contract modifications from the DOE cleanup contractor(s), and development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs). Reviews will validate the contractor's estimates for cost reasonableness. The cost estimator also will provide leadership for the development of LCB (Life Cycle Baseline) requirements along with review and validation of the Life Cycle Baseline (LCB) cost estimates for quality and reasonableness ranging from stochastic to determinist costs as appropriate. The cost estimator also will support the annual Environmental Liabilities calculations for the program.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline and 3-10 years of relevant experience
• Experience in conceptual estimating and design/build delivery working for Federal, Military, and commercial building construction and renovation projects
• Experience with Project Controls EVMS processes and project management/estimating software such as Timberline, Primavera P6, Cobra, MII and Deltek Costpoint
• Detailed knowledge of cost estimating, including developing detailed cost estimates and BOEs using Code of Accounts to develop a cost history database that is company specific, and performing cost modeling for large projects
• Knowledge of current industry pricing and construction practices
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• DOE, DoD, or USACE experience
• D&D, D&R or SM project experience

Duration

Direct Hire

Federal Government Clearance

This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Benefits

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Leave
• 11 Holidays

Pay Rate

Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Job location

Knoxville, TN area