Senior Cost Estimator — Federal DoD & Disaster Recovery

Akima; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Cost Estimator to develop and validate detailed cost estimates for post-disaster facility repairs and restoration projects. You will support rapid development of government-ready estimates and advise on priorities, scopes, schedules, and contractor execution.

The role requires 5+ years of cost estimating experience in facilities or DoD environments, strong Excel and estimating software skills, and the ability to interpret drawings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction cost estimating experience, preferably supporting facilities, infrastructure, or Federal/DoD construction.
• Demonstrated experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and field assessment information.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, pricing, labor productivity, and cost development.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for facility repairs, restoration, and construction activities.
• Prepare estimates using field assessments, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and quantity takeoffs.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and validate field quantities and repair requirements.
• Support the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Review and evaluate contractor proposals, pricing, and cost estimates.
• Analyze contractor estimates, change orders, contract modifications, and proposed repair costs.
• Maintain current cost databases, historical pricing, labor rates, and productivity assumptions.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, Engineers, Logistics personnel, and Government representatives to validate scope and pricing.
• Identify cost risks, assumptions, exclusions, and potential changes to repair requirements.
• Provide rapid-turnaround cost estimates for emergency and mission-critical repair activities.
• Maintain detailed estimate documentation and supporting backup sufficient for Government review and audit.

Skills

Cost estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Drawings interpretation

Excel proficiency

Means & methods

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Cost Estimator to develop and validate detailed cost estimates for post-disaster facility repairs and restoration projects. You will support rapid development of government-ready estimates and advise on priorities, scopes, schedules, and contractor execution.

The role requires 5+ years of cost estimating experience in facilities or DoD environments, strong Excel and estimating software skills, and the ability to interpret drawings