Federal DMR Cost Estimator: Engineering Cost Lead

The Building People; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Long Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a seasoned Deferred Maintenance & Repair (DMR) Cost Estimator in Seattle to provide expert cost estimating support for federal facilities projects. You will prepare estimates using PACES and MII, develop Basis of Estimate docs, and perform LCCA and risk analyses.

You will maintain cost libraries, conduct escalation forecasts, and assist project managers during negotiations and change orders, ensuring GAO and AACE best practices are followed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cost estimating experience for engineering and construction projects.
• Minimum 2 years developing estimates in PACES and MII.
• Knowledge of GAO Cost Estimating and AACE practices.
• Ability to document ROM, conceptual, IGCE, LCCA, CSRA.
• Develop Basis of Estimate documentation and cost risk analyses.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for federal projects using PACES and MII.
• Develop Basis of Estimate documentation and LCCA.
• Maintain agency cost libraries and historical databases.
• Conduct cost escalation forecasting and risk analyses.
• Support project managers during negotiations, change orders, and risk reviews.
• Prepare reports and briefings for diverse audiences.

Skills

Cost estimating

Technical reporting

Communication

Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Documentation

Risk analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

PACES

MII

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Deferred Maintenance & Repair (DMR) Cost Estimator provides expert cost estimating support for federal deferred maintenance, recapitalization, and construction projects. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates using PACES and MII software, developing Basis of Estimate documentation, conducting Life Cycle Cost Analyses (LCCA), and ensuring compliance with GAO and AACE International cost estimating best practices. The Cost Estimator also develops and maintains agency-specific cost libraries and historical cost databases, performs cost escalation forecasts, and supports project managers during negotiations, change orders, and risk analysis.

Required Experience & Skills

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), or Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) credential (or equivalent approved certification).


• Minimum of 5 years of cost estimating experience for engineering and construction projects.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience developing cost estimates in PACES and MII.


• Demonstrated knowledge of GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide and AACE International Recommended Practices.


• Ability to prepare and document cost estimates (ROM, conceptual, IGCE, LCCA, CSRA).


• Skilled in developing Basis of Estimate documentation and cost risk analyses.


• Strong communication skills, including writing reports, summaries, and briefings for varied audiences.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience conducting Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity analyses using @Risk or similar tools.


• Prior Federal cost estimating experience.


• Experience maintaining cost element libraries and cost history databases.


• Familiarity with deferred maintenance and recapitalization project types.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.

Preferred Education

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.


• Additional professional certifications in cost engineering or project controls.

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx


• Dental


• Vision


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Life Insurance/AD&D


• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability


• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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