Senior Cost Estimator for FBI Construction Projects

Strategic Alliance Business Group (SABG)

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

SABG in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Cost Estimator to support FBI FPSS on construction, design/build and architecture projects. You will review drawings, plans and materials to prepare detailed cost estimates and track actual costs against contract awards as the project develops.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 10+ years of cost estimating experience on construction projects, and certifications such as CCP/EVP/PSP/PMI-SP. Proficiency with TS Means and CTC is preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, building science, statistics, construction management, production management, accounting, finance, or engineering.
Minimum of 10 years of experience as a cost estimator on construction projects.
Holds industry recognized certification such as CCP, EVP, PSP, PMI-SP, etc.
Excellent IT and math skills, good problem-solving skills, and ability to pay close attention to detail.
Excellent communication and presentation skills and project management skills.
Have a keen sense of business acumen and awareness.
An understanding of data confidentiality and ability to work independently.
The ability to organize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Analyzes drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Assesses cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to contract award costs as the project develops.
Consults with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Confers with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Prepares estimates used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
Identifying and quantifying cost factors, such as production time and raw material, equipment, and labor expenses.
Traveling to job sites to gather information on materials needed, labor requirements, and other factors.
Reading drawings and technical documents to prepare estimates.
Collaborating with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors on estimates.
Using sophisticated computer software to calculate estimates.
Evaluating a product’s cost effectiveness or profitability.
Recommending ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable.
Preparing estimates for the government agent and other Program Managers.
Assists in developing cost documents such as project management plans for the duration of the project.