Mid Cost Estimator

Akima; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Cost Estimator to develop and validate detailed cost estimates for post-disaster facility repairs and restoration projects. You will support rapid development of government-ready estimates and advise on priorities, scopes, schedules, and contractor execution.

The role requires 5+ years of cost estimating experience in facilities or DoD environments, strong Excel and estimating software skills, and the ability to interpret drawings

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.

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.

Skills

Cost estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Drawings interpretation

Excel proficiency

Means & methods

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

AFO is looking for a Cost Estimator to work in Honolulu, HI. To join our team of outstanding professionals.

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.

Job ID

2026-26126

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

Work Where it Matters

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.