Senior Cost Estimator - DoD Federal Construction

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Cost Estimator to develop cost estimates for construction contract changes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience on large federal construction projects.

This position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with comprehensive insurance and retirement savings plans. Join us for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience on large complex multimillion dollar federal construction projects, preferably Department of Defense.
• Experience with relevant estimating software.
• Certified CCP or CEP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates based on scopes of work for construction contract changes.
• Prepare, evaluate and review engineering estimates.
• Maintain files of current material prices and construction equipment costs.

Skills

Cost estimating

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Micro-Computer Automated Cost Estimating System (MII)

Parametric Cost Estimating System (PACES)

Job description

• Work Location: Panama City, FL (Tyndall AFB) ***
  
  
  

Job Title: Cost Estimator

• Work Location: Panama City, FL (Tyndall AFB) ***
  
  
  

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Develops cost estimates based on scopes of work for post-award construction contract changes such as engineering or construction changes
• Participate in bid opening and negotiation meetings
• Prepare, evaluate and review engineering estimates
• Develops cost estimates for projects from feasibility to construction; recommends consideration of changes in plans which may result in greater economy through substitution of materials or simplification of construction
• Prepare detailed cost analysis
• Maintains files of current material prices and construction equipment costs obtained from quotations by suppliers
  
  
  

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 5 years of experience on large complex multimillion dollar federal construction projects, preferably Department of Defense
• Experience with Micro-Computer Automated Cost Estimating System, Second Generation (MII) estimating software for detail estimates and the current version of Parametric Cost Estimating System (PACES) estimating software, preferred
• Certified CCP or CEP or equivalent through organizations such as AACE, ICEC, PCEA preferred
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify