Cost Estimator

US Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Architect of the Capitol in Washington, DC is seeking a cost-estimating professional to participate in developing and reviewing construction project estimates, supporting budget alignment, and coordinating with engineers and architects.

The role requires experience or education in architecture or engineering, with a focus on ensuring accuracy, adherence to standards, and effective communication with contractors during project planning and execution.

Qualifications

• 52 weeks of specialized experience in cost estimating for construction projects.
• Review cost estimates for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure estimates align with budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing cost estimates for construction projects.
• Review estimates for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Work with engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure cost estimates comply with budget and projections.
• Prepare documentation to support cost proposals.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budget analysis

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Architecture degree

Engineering degree

Tools

SUCCESS Estimator

Cost-OS

Job description

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Planning and Project Development Division, Technical Support Branch. The selectee will be responsible forperforming a broad variety of duties with respect to the development of cost estimates for new construction, interior and exterior alterations, restorations, additions and repairs to existing structures coming under the jurisdiction of the AOC.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards

Specialized experience:is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

For the GS-11:

You must meet the following education and/or specialized experience requirements to be qualified for this position:

Candidates for the GS-11grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-09) grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates the following:

• Assisting in the development of cost estimates for construction projects.
• Reviewing cost estimates for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Working with engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure cost estimates are in compliance with budget and cost projections.

--OR--

Undergraduate and Graduate Education in architecture, engineering, building construction, or other fields related to the position.

--OR--

Combination of specialized experience and education.

For the GS-12:

Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates the following:

• Developing cost estimates for new construction and/or interior and exterior alterations, restorations, historic preservation, additions and repairs to existing structures.
• Reviewing and revising cost estimates for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Performing cost estimates using SUCCESS Estimator, Cost-OS or equivalent cost estimating software.
• Working with engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure cost estimates are in compliance with project budget and cost projections.