Senior Cost Estimator

Alpha Corporation; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Corporation is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to lead cost estimating across Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects. You will manage estimates from conceptual through final documents, using historical data and value analysis to drive cost efficiency.

The role requires collaboration with multiple clients, development of SOPs, and strong knowledge of contracting requirements. Salary range is competitive and reflects senior responsibilities in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment for multiple clients with different estimating needs.
• Develop SOPs/templates for various clients and contracts.
• Independently prepare estimates from plans, reports, and documents from conceptual stage to final design/construction.
• Develop/conduct conceptual estimates from limited design documents.
• Collect and maintain historical cost data to improve estimate accuracy.
• Conduct value analysis, life cycle costing, constructability analysis, cost modeling, and alternatives analysis.
• Conduct regional market analysis, define work scope, and integrate scheduling for projects across the continental U.S.
• Assist project management with scope, budget, and schedule management.
• Participate in and facilitate group meetings.

Skills

Cost estimating software

Vertical construction

State and Federal contracting

Contract documents & safety

Scheduling & cost management

Technology tools

Education

Bachelors in civil engineering or construction management

10+ years cost estimating experience

Tools

Sage

RS Means

Bluebeam

Job description

Alpha Corporation is a woman-owned multidisciplinary construction consulting firm providing engineering design, program and construction management, project controls, claims management, and asset management services.

In nearly four decades, we have collaborated with a broad spectrum of clients in the public sector (government agencies, municipalities, institutions), and the private sector (private enterprises, developers, architecture and engineering firms, concessionaires, and contractors). Alpha works across many project types, including buildings, infrastructure, energy/utilities, and transportation. We are engaged in projects for the entire development and delivery process, from the earliest planning phases through design and construction to commissioning and operations and maintenance.

Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firm’s inception. Our vision is to be recognized by our clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice. Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid-Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm.

If you’re up for the challenge to stretch, grow and excel in your career as a Senior Cost Estimator, consider joining our award-winning team at Alpha Corporation to support our growing team.

Position Summary

As a Senior Cost Estimator, you will manage a wide range of Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment for multiple clients with different estimating needs
• Develop standard operating procedures/templates for a variety of clients and contracts according to their needs.
• Independently prepare cost estimates from plans, reports, drawings, and documents from the conceptual stage to final design/construction documents.
• Develop and prepare conceptual estimates using limited preliminary design documents and information.
• Collect and maintain historical cost data using applicable data from past similar projects in order to improve the accuracy of estimates.
• Conduct value analysis, life cycle costing, constructability analysis, cost modeling, and alternatives analysis.
• Regularly Conducts regional market analysis factoring, work scope definition, and integration of construction scheduling factors for projects across the continental U.S.
• Assist the project management staff with the management of project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Participate in and facilitate group meetings.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Proficiency with cost estimating software (Sage, RS Means, Bluebeam, and/or other software)
• Knowledge of vertical construction a must have
• Knowledge of State and Federal contracting requirements, Federal Government experience is needed
• Understanding of Contract Documents, materials performance, and environmental, legal, and safety responsibilities related to construction is required.
• Knowledge of scheduling, cost management, and document control highly desirable
• Knowledge of applicable technology tools.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelors in civil engineering or construction management, or a related field.
• 10+ years in a cost estimating role.

Certificates/Licenses

• Professional Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) preferred.

Physical Demands

The incumbent in this position can typically expect to sit and use his/her hands to handle and feel for more than 2/3 of the day. He/she can expect to stand or walk for more than 1/3 of the day. Talking and listening are also expected for more than 2/3 of the day. The ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, or reach with arms will be needed for less than 1/3 of the day.

This position requires that the incumbent be able to lift items up to 10 pounds on an infrequent basis.

The incumbent in this position should have clear vision at 20 inches or less. He/she should be able to view various reports and forms as well as information displayed on a computer monitor and have the ability to distinguish between different colors. Depth perception, peripheral vision, the ability to focus, and the ability to see for a distance are also necessary.

Salary: 125k - 165k.

EEO Statement

Alpha Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or military status, or any other protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotions, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.