Mid Cost Estimator

Akima; Honolulu (HI); In loco; USD 123.000 - 133.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

Descrizione del lavoro

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) seeks a Cost Estimator to support post-Hurricane Lowell facility repair efforts in Honolulu, Hawaii. You will develop and validate government-ready cost estimates, analyze scoping, and inform priorities and contractor execution.

You will review drawings, specs, and quantity takeoffs, perform labor, material, equipment and subcontractor estimates, and maintain IGCEs and cost databases. AFO offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Competenze

• 5+ years of construction cost estimating experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Federal/DoD or government cost estimation processes (IGCEs) preferred.

Mansioni

• Develop detailed cost estimates for facility repairs, restoration and construction activities.
• Prepare estimates using field assessments, drawings, specs, scopes of work, and quantity takeoffs.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor and indirect cost estimates.

Conoscenze

Cost estimation

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Analytical thinking

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or related field

Strumenti

Estimating software

Descrizione del lavoro

AFO is looking for a Cost Estimator to work in Honolulu, HI.

The Cost Estimator develops and validates cost estimates for post-Hurricane Lowell facility damage, stabilization, repair, and restoration activities. The position supports rapid development of Government-ready estimates and provides cost analysis to inform repair priorities, scopes, schedules, and contractor execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for facility repairs, restoration, and construction activities.
• Prepare estimates using field assessments, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and quantity takeoffs.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and validate field quantities and repair requirements.
• Support the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Review and evaluate contractor proposals, pricing, and cost estimates.
• Analyze contractor estimates, change orders, contract modifications, and proposed repair costs.
• Maintain current cost databases, historical pricing, labor rates, and productivity assumptions.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, Engineers, Logistics personnel, and Government representatives to validate scope and pricing.
• Identify cost risks, assumptions, exclusions, and potential changes to repair requirements.
• Provide rapid-turnaround cost estimates for emergency and mission-critical repair activities.
• Maintain detailed estimate documentation and supporting backup sufficient for Government review and audit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction cost estimating experience, preferably supporting facilities, infrastructure, or Federal/DoD construction.
• Demonstrated experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and field assessment information.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, pricing, labor productivity, and cost development.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Federal/DoD, NAVFAC, USACE, or military installation projects.
• Experience with disaster recovery, hurricane response, emergency repairs, or facility restoration.
• Experience developing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or equivalent certification preferred.

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

123,000 - 133,149 annually

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job ID

2026-26126

Job ID:26126-en-us