Entry-Level Cost Estimator – Project Pricing

General Dynamics Corporation; Saco (ME); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Cost Estimating Specialist I in Saco, ME to develop and analyze project cost estimates. You will review work scope, specifications, and proposals, identify labor, material, and service needs, and apply established estimating methods to produce detailed cost schedules.

The role supports project planning and requires strong proficiency with office software and analytical thinking.

Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Develops cost estimates for projects based on work scope, specifications, and contract proposals using applicable estimating methodologies and tools.
• Analyzes project requirements, plans, and specifications to identify labor, material, equipment, and service requirements.
• Uses benchmark data, trends, prior estimates, and historical pricing schedules to generate detailed cost estimates that consist of itemized lists of expenses, labor hours, material quantities, and potential cost variations.
• Depending on the complexity and type of project, may use different estimating methods, mathematical models, or specialized estimating software tools to generate estimates.

Education

Associate's degree and 0-3 years experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Cost Estimating Specialist I in Saco, ME to develop and analyze project cost estimates. You will review work scope, specifications, and proposals, identify labor, material, and service needs, and apply established estimating methods to produce detailed cost schedules.

The role supports project planning and requires strong proficiency with office software and analytical thinking.