Cost Estimator

Salary Range: 75000 to 115000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Qualifications and Skills

• Must live within two hours of the DC metro area
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of technical training and/or experience is required
• Certifications: ASPE, CSP, CPE, LEED Accreditation programming certs are a plus but not a requirement
• Experience estimating large Federal Government projects using GSA P120 standards preferred
• Experience with preparing cost estimates in CSI Master Format and Uniformat preferred
• Ability to produce full detail cost estimates independently
• Experience with estimating Historic Government Office Renovation Work is a plus
• Familiarity with GSA Cost Works
• Proven profit/loss responsibility
• Proficient in Microsoft Projects software and Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.), estimating and scheduling systems such as Timberline and Primavera plan and spec reading
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings, contract specifications and other technical documents used in mechanical, construction, and general contracting
• Ability to develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all projects
• Ability to maintain excellent business relationships with various vendors and subcontractors
• Ability to assist in presenting analysis of project cost estimates, expenditures and forecasts to managers in order to enable/enhance project/program decision-making
• Construction Manager or Project Manager Experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills
• Well developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with diverse personalities including project managers, customers, clients, subcontractors, and staff
• Excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality
• Very organized with a systematic approach to tasks to achieve accuracy and efficiency
• Self-starter, highly motivated and goal oriented, quick, sharp, confident, assertive and ethical

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee the development of construction cost estimates over various phases of a project in its life cycle
• Develop a basis of scope for bidding and estimating purposes
• Prepare and provide estimating services which include conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction level estimates
• Prepare ROMs for construction projects, AE studies, or maintenance work during the planning phase
• Manage the preparation and coordination of bid documents, production, subcontractor and vendor pricing, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, and project turnover to Project Manager
• Review and prepare Subcontractor pricing, from proposals through change orders, for ongoing construction projects
• Track and compare planned vs. actual time and cost results and make recommendations to correct either positive or negative variances
• Review drawings and bid requirements
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
• Develop RFIs and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage
• Maintain open and cordial communication and good working relationship with project manager, engineer, architect, and management team