Senior Construction Cost Estimator for Federal Programs

Tetra Tech; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech in United States, Virginia, is seeking a Cost Estimator to support the OBO Construction Management & Engineering Services contract. You will develop IGEs, perform comprehensive cost estimates, and analyze market costs to inform budgeting and program decisions.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and government staff to ensure estimates reflect scope, risks, and schedule. A Final Secret clearance is required and prior federal construction experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in construction cost estimating, cost engineering, project controls, or related functions on active vertical construction projects.
• Final Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction cost estimates.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, cost estimating methodologies, and cost analysis techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for construction, renovation, repair, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare conceptual, parametric, schematic, design-development, and detailed construction cost estimates.
• Review contractor proposals, bids, change orders, and Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs).
• Analyze construction costs, labor rates, material pricing, equipment costs, and market conditions.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Develop cost models, cost databases, and historical cost information to support project planning and budgeting.
• Support risk assessments and contingency analyses related to project costs.
• Evaluate cost impacts associated with design changes, scope modifications, and schedule adjustments.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, project controls personnel, construction managers, and government stakeholders.
• Prepare cost reports, estimates, analyses, and executive briefings.
• Support value engineering studies and constructability reviews.
• Maintain cost estimating documentation in accordance with OBO requirements.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost engineering

Project controls

Construction management

Excel

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Construction discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tetra Tech in United States, Virginia, is seeking a Cost Estimator to support the OBO Construction Management & Engineering Services contract. You will develop IGEs, perform comprehensive cost estimates, and analyze market costs to inform budgeting and program decisions.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and government staff to ensure estimates reflect scope, risks, and schedule. A Final Secret clearance is required and prior federal construction experience is preferred.