Federal Cost Estimator — Design & Construction Analytics

Tesla Laboratories. Inc.; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company contrib.

Paid time off and federal holidays

Professional development and training

Family-focused culture

Long-term career growth in a growing,

Job summary

Tesla Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Cost Estimator to support NAVFAC Northwest Design Division projects in the Puget Sound area.

You will perform facilities cost estimating, cost/schedule/risk analysis, and life cycle cost assessments to support Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build efforts. The role emphasizes coordinating with government clients, producing technical reports, and delivering briefs for project teams and base personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Construction Estimating experience.
• It is highly desirable to have a background in an engineering-related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broad-based engineering principles and versed in the discipline being hired.
• Sound understanding of technical concepts, principles, and practices applicable to multi-disciplined engineering project design.

Responsibilities

• Perform facilities cost estimating tasks, including basis of cost documentation and market research.
• Cost/schedule/risk analysis and crew projections.
• Quantity take-offs and constructability reviews of engineering documents.
• Life cycle cost analysis of projected alternative systems.
• Coordinate with team members to execute project scope and track budget execution.
• Create project technical dashboard reports via Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and Project.
• Provide technical reviews to minimize project delays within deadlines.
• Review RFIs, designs, submittals, and cost proposals for compliance with requirements.
• Prepare and deliver briefs and monthly status reports; ensure timely submission of submittals.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost analysis

Schedule analysis

Risk analysis

Quantity take-offs

Life cycle cost analysis

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Job description

Tesla Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Cost Estimator to support NAVFAC Northwest Design Division projects in the Puget Sound area.

You will perform facilities cost estimating, cost/schedule/risk analysis, and life cycle cost assessments to support Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build efforts. The role emphasizes coordinating with government clients, producing technical reports, and delivering briefs for project teams and base personnel.