Cost Estimator Tyndall AFB

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc is seeking a skilled estimator in Panama City, FL. The role involves developing cost estimates for construction changes and participating in bid meetings, with a strong focus on large federal projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in multimillion dollar federal construction. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience on large complex multimillion dollar federal construction projects, preferably Department of Defense.
• Certified CCP or CEP or equivalent preferred.
• Must pass a federal background review and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Develops cost estimates for construction contract changes.
• Participate in bid opening and negotiation meetings.
• Prepare and review engineering estimates.
• Recommends changes in plans for greater economy.
• Maintains current material price files.

Skills

Cost estimating

Bid negotiation

Engineering analysis

Material substitution recommendations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Certified CCP or CEP

Tools

Micro-Computer Automated Cost Estimating System (MII)

Parametric Cost Estimating System (PACES)

Job description

Work Location

Panama City, FL (Tyndall AFB)

Salary

Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Requirement

Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Responsibilities / Duties

• Develops cost estimates based on scopes of work for post-award construction contract changes such as engineering or construction changes
• Participate in bid opening and negotiation meetings
• Prepare, evaluate and review engineering estimates
• Develop cost estimates for projects from feasibility to construction; recommends consideration of changes in plans which may result in greater economy through substitution of materials or simplification of construction
• Maintains files of current material prices and construction equipment costs obtained from quotations by suppliers

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 5 years of experience on large complex multimillion dollar federal construction projects, preferably Department of Defense
• Experience with Micro-Computer Automated Cost Estimating System, Second Generation (MII) estimating software for detail estimates and the current version of Parametric Cost Estimating System (PACES) estimating software, preferred
• Certified CCP or CEP or equivalent through organizations such as AACE, ICEC, PCEA preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify