Senior Federal Cost Estimator for Large-Scale Projects

Procon Consulting; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Procon seeks an experienced Senior Cost Estimator to provide independent cost estimating, cost analysis, budget validation, and commercial advisory support for large-scale capital programs in the Las Vegas, NV area.

The Senior Cost Estimator develops estimates from early planning through closeout, assesses affordability, supports procurement, and maintains independent cost positions across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of cost estimating experience.
• Experience developing independent cost estimates for facilities, infrastructure, or large-scale capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, materials, labor, and cost drivers.
• Experience with estimates from conceptual planning through design and construction.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain conceptual, parametric, detailed, and independent cost estimates.
• Prepare cost estimates throughout planning, programming, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases.
• Review and validate contractor, consultant, and vendor pricing proposals.
• Support project budget development, funding strategies, cost forecasting, and financial planning.
• Analyze cost impacts of scope changes, schedule changes, project risks, and design alternatives.
• Develop quantity takeoffs and pricing analyses using cost databases, historical data, and market intelligence.
• Participate in value engineering, alternatives analysis, and constructability reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support procurement, contract negotiation, and commercial strategy activities.
• Develop life-cycle cost analyses and total cost of ownership evaluations.
• Coordinate with schedulers to evaluate escalation, phasing, sequencing, and schedule-related cost impacts.
• Prepare executive-level cost reports, narratives, and budget summaries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Business, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procon seeks an experienced Senior Cost Estimator to provide independent cost estimating, cost analysis, budget validation, and commercial advisory support for large-scale capital programs in the Las Vegas, NV area.

The Senior Cost Estimator develops estimates from early planning through closeout, assesses affordability, supports procurement, and maintains independent cost positions across multiple concurrent projects.