Cost Estimator Tyndall AFB

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Cost Estimator in Panama City, FL. This role involves developing cost estimates for construction contracts and ensuring accuracy in federal projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in large-scale construction, particularly with the Department of Defense.

The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, a retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.
• 5 years experience on large complex multimillion dollar federal construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates based on scopes of work for post-award construction contract changes.
• Participate in bid opening and negotiation meetings.
• Prepare, evaluate and review engineering estimates.
• Develop cost estimates for projects from feasibility to construction.
• Prepare detailed cost analysis.

Skills

Cost estimating

Federal construction projects

Detail estimates using MII software

Parametric Cost Estimating System (PACES)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Micro-Computer Automated Cost Estimating System

PACES estimating software

Job description

Work Location

Panama City, FL (Tyndall AFB)

Job Title

Cost Estimator

Salary

Based on experience and will be discussed with manager during interview.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities/Duties

• Develop 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; recommend consideration of changes in plans which may result in greater economy through substitution of materials or simplification of construction.
• Prepare detailed cost analysis.
• Maintain files of current material prices and construction equipment costs obtained from quotations by suppliers.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a 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