Cost Estimator Tyndall AFB

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 qualified Cost Estimator in Panama City, FL. The role involves developing cost estimates for construction contract changes and maintaining updated pricing files.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience with multimillion-dollar federal projects. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 5 years of experience on large complex multimillion dollar federal construction projects.
• Experience with MII and PACES estimating software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates for post-award construction contract changes.
• Participate in bid opening and negotiation meetings.
• Prepare, evaluate and review engineering estimates.
• Maintain files of current material prices and construction equipment costs.

Skills

Cost estimating

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Micro-Computer Automated Cost Estimating System (MII)

Parametric Cost Estimating System (PACES)

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