Senior Cost Estimator & Project Controls Lead

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Virginia; On-site; USD 133,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Cost Estimator Supervisor to lead cost estimating for capital construction programs at DCA and IAD. You will oversee estimates, cost forecasts, and data analyses, ensuring accuracy and consistency across project life cycles.

Requires eight years of cost estimating experience, strong supervision skills, and expertise in Excel and estimating software. PE license preferred but not required; position located at MWAA offices with opportunities across

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in analyzing and estimating costs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cost estimating principles, methods, and contingencies.
• Ability to prepare and validate independent estimates, budgets, and change costs.

Responsibilities

• Directs staff in cost estimating, analysis, and forecasting for capital projects.
• Supports development and maintenance of estimating standards and procedures.
• Provides technical direction to estimators and contractors in preparing Design to Estimates and change notices.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Team supervision

Change management

Risk analysis

Contract review

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Eng

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Cost Estimator Supervisor to lead cost estimating for capital construction programs at DCA and IAD. You will oversee estimates, cost forecasts, and data analyses, ensuring accuracy and consistency across project life cycles.

Requires eight years of cost estimating experience, strong supervision skills, and expertise in Excel and estimating software. PE license preferred but not required; position located at MWAA offices with opportunities across