Senior Construction Cost Estimator & Budget Advisor

GSA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave and vacation time

Thrift Savings Plan

Transit and child care subsidies

Flexible spending accounts

Training and development

Job summary

GSA is seeking a Construction Control Representative (Cost Estimator) to provide guidance and analysis on Architect/Engineering and Construction costs for various projects across our agency. Responsibilities include preparing bid-level estimates, reviewing proposals, and coordinating with contract specialists to manage the contract lifecycle.

The role requires experience with cost estimating software, data gathering, and ensuring consistency across diverse project types.

Qualifications

• Using cost estimating software to prepare estimates.
• Gathering data, analyzing estimates and developing proposals for changes involving building modifications.
• Ensuring cost estimate consistency across diverse project types.
• Providing guidance and analysis on construction costs (materials, labor, etc.).
• Making recommendations regarding contract specifications and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates with bid-level detail for new construction, modernization, renovation, repair, alteration, and lease-construction projects.
• Analyzes complex proposals, including those involving physical security, historic preservation, seismic upgrades, sustainability, ADA compliance, hazardous materials abatement, and other specialized requirements.
• Reviews, verifies, and approves Architect/Engineer cost estimates, price proposals, and detailed estimates for projects ranging from moderate to highly complex buildings and systems.
• Develops, implements, and reviews Quantity Takeoffs using automated tools.
• In collaboration with Contract Specialist, manages and coordinates the entire contract lifecycle for external subject matter experts and other services.

Job description

GSA is seeking a Construction Control Representative (Cost Estimator) to provide guidance and analysis on Architect/Engineering and Construction costs for various projects across our agency. Responsibilities include preparing bid-level estimates, reviewing proposals, and coordinating with contract specialists to manage the contract lifecycle.

The role requires experience with cost estimating software, data gathering, and ensuring consistency across diverse project types.