Indirect Estimator Supervisor

Bechtel; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

401K with matching

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Reston, VA is seeking a Senior Indirect Estimating Supervisor to lead the Indirects Estimating group, overseeing cost estimates for professional services in heavy civil and related sectors. You will drive data analysis and maintain historical data while shaping proposal inputs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with proposal teams, ensuring estimate quality and consistency with scope, and mentoring staff to deliver accurate, timely results.

Qualifications

• Experience with indirect estimate development and data-driven pricing.
• Ability to present cost information clearly to peers and management.
• Inclusive leadership and teamwork in a project estimating context.
• Basic knowledge of EPC functions and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee indirect estimator deliverables and provide technical coaching.
• Lead professional services cost estimates for PMCM / billing rate models.
• Translate RFPs into billing rate structures and maintain cost variables.
• Develop estimate basis documentation with assumptions and scope notes.

Skills

Indirect estimate development

Oral and written communication

Inclusive leadership

Diversity of perspectives

Team guidance and coaching

Estimate quality assurance

Engineering/Procurement/Construction (

Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Access

PowerBI

Right to work in the United States

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, business management or related field

Minimum of 15 years of experience in lieu of degree

Minimum 10 years of experience in Estimating or Project Controls

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Access

PowerBI

Job description

Requisition ID: 296988

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Job Summary:

Supervise the Indirects Estimating group, which is responsible to prepare and present Professional services estimates in heavy civil, airport, rail, Renewable and Clean Energy. Perform historical data analysis and maintain the historical database. Scope does not include construction distributable estimating, which will be supervised separately.

Major Responsibilities:

• The following duties are performed with respect to Estimate Execution, the process of conducting an evaluation of services and/or capital cost elements of a project or effort as defined by an agreed-upon scope that will be used to make key management decisions:
• Provides day to day guidance to direct reports to clarify priorities as well as to provide technical coaching. Performs quality checks and reviews of all indirect estimator deliverables. Leads professional services cost estimates for PMCM / billing rate type estimates. Reads RFP / contracts and translates into billing rate structure. Oversees yearly updates of services related cost variables (salary ranges, PIR, pay adds, insurances, etc) Performs analysis on functional input to staffing plan. Provides input to estimate basis documentation capturing assumptions, rationale, scope inclusions and exclusions for specific contributions. Provides support for special estimating and other assignments, including post-Proposal support converting the estimate to a budget (budgeting, revenue loading, data entry and collection, etc.) Manages process for collecting historical data and historical data reporting. Prepares and / or oversees preparation of metrics reports for Management reviews. Analyzes metrics reports during proposal process and provides observations to proposal team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, business management or related field OR minimum of 15 years of experience in lieu of degree. A minimum of 10 years of experience in Estimating or Project Controls.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with indirect estimate development Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated ability to present cost information to peers and management. Demonstrates inclusive leadership and teamwork as an associate project or discipline estimator. Values diverse perspectives from teammates. Ability to support and take guidance from project estimators or estimating managers for the development of estimates from inception to completion. Ability to ensure estimate quality and integrity, including quality data checks. Basic knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction functions customarily acquired through experience in the EPC industry. Experience using standard software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and PowerBI to assess estimating and project performance data. Right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship

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