Cost Estimator (Mid)

Cherokee Federal; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 6%

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cherokee Federal invites applications for a Cost Estimator (Mid) on-site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The role requires a CAC and favorable background investigation.

The incumbent develops defensible cost estimates for SRM and MILCON projects and supports budgeting, justification, and investment planning. Responsibilities include preparing DD 1391 blocks, life-cycle cost analyses, and validation reports, while coordinating with planners to ensure financial feasibility across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of cost-estimating experience.
• Minimum three years of military facility or infrastructure experience.
• CAC is required and ability to pass DoD clearance to obtain CAC.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and refine project cost estimates and DD Form 1391 cost-estimate blocks.
• Use PACES, approved DoD and Air Force estimating tools, and historical data to produce parametric and detailed estimates.
• Prepare life-cycle cost analyses and economic analyses, including repair-versus-replace and alternative-comparison assessments.
• Support development of project justification documentation for high-value or complex projects.
• Validate cost estimates for projects on the Integrated Priority List and within the Comprehensive Planning Platform.
• Coordinate with Community Planners and AMP managers to ensure planned requirements are financially feasible and programmed within the Future Years Defense Program.
• Prepare annual cost-estimate validation reports.

Skills

Cost estimation

Economic analyses

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

PACES

NexGen IT

TRIRIGA

DD Form 1391

SRM

MILCON

Job description

Cost Estimator (Mid)

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, United States (On-site)

Job Title:Cost Estimator (Mid)

Location:Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI

Reports to:Program Manager

FLSA Status:Exempt

Supervisory:No supervisory/management authority

Prepared Date:9/22/2026

Summary:

This position is onsite at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam), requires a CAC, and a favorable Tier 1/NACI-SF85 background investigation.

Develops defensible cost estimates and programming documentation for Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) projects. Supports financial feasibility, project justification, and investment planning for installation infrastructure requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and refine project cost estimates and DD Form 1391 cost-estimate blocks.
• Use PACES, approved DoD and Air Force estimating tools, and historical data to produce parametric and detailed estimates.
• Prepare life-cycle cost analyses and economic analyses, including repair-versus-replace and alternative-comparison assessments.
• Support development of project justification documentation for high-value or complex projects.
• Validate cost estimates for projects on the Integrated Priority List and within the Comprehensive Planning Platform.
• Coordinate with Community Planners and AMP managers to ensure planned requirements are financially feasible and programmed within the Future Years Defense Program.
• Prepare annual cost-estimate validation reports.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Cost Estimator (Mid):Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Basic Qualifications:

• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• This position requires a Common Access Card (CAC), the ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance to acquire a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PACES, NexGen IT, TRIRIGA, DD Form 1391 development, SRM, and MILCON programming.
• Certified Cost Professional, Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst, or comparable professional certification.
• Experience preparing life-cycle cost and economic analyses for DoD facilities and infrastructure.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution within the 50 United States.
• Minimum five years of cost-estimating experience.
• Minimum three years of military facility or infrastructure experience.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Government Solutions, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

In compliance with Hawaii’s Pay Transparency Law, the estimated salary range for this position is available upon request. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Compliance Notices

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].