Senior Construction Estimator for NAVFAC Projects

Unified Business Technologies Inc; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Business Technologies Inc. in Silverdale, WA seeks experienced Construction Estimators to support NAVFAC Northwest with cost estimating, change analysis, constructability reviews, and contractor pricing evaluation.

The estimator will develop and review estimates for new construction and changed conditions and provide independent recommendations about contractor cost proposals. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing estimates, reviewing pricing for compliance, conducting BCOE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• 10+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Minimum 5 years working with Engineering or Architectural disciplines.
• Minimum 1 year specialized experience supporting NAVFAC or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Capital Improvements projects.
• Demonstrated experience with CostWorks and MII/Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System.
• Experience with Government construction estimating procedures, particularly NAVFAC and/or USACE.
• Experience estimating new construction and changed conditions.
• Knowledge of construction trades, materials, methods, and local market pricing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and applicable construction/estimating software.
• Ability to obtain required Government access/security eligibility.
• Valid driver's license and ability to perform project-site visits.
• U.S. citizenship unless otherwise approved by the Government

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review construction cost estimates.
• Review contractor proposals and pricing for compliance with solicitation and contract requirements.
• Identify duplicated, unsupported, or unreasonable contractor costs.
• Conduct BC O E reviews.
• Evaluate project cost exposure and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Review pricing associated with major equipment and long-lead materials.
• Review construction progress payment schedules.
• Perform site visits to verify existing and changed conditions.
• Develop cost analyses supporting change orders and contract modifications.
• Review contractor claims and provide written recommendations.
• Support Government negotiations involving equitable adjustments.
• Perform value engineering and constructability cost analysis.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts and Work-in-Place analysis.
• Prepare reports, calculations, independent estimates, briefings, and cost recommendations.
• Provide estimating support involving delays, changed conditions, and construction interference.

Skills

Construction estimating

Cost analysis

Bid analysis

NAVFAC knowledge

MS Office

CostWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

MII estimating

Microsoft Office

Job description

Unified Business Technologies Inc. in Silverdale, WA seeks experienced Construction Estimators to support NAVFAC Northwest with cost estimating, change analysis, constructability reviews, and contractor pricing evaluation.

The estimator will develop and review estimates for new construction and changed conditions and provide independent recommendations about contractor cost proposals. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing estimates, reviewing pricing for compliance, conducting BCOE