The Cost Estimator's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• 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 purposes such as 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. Responds to cost needs for the duration of the project.
• Accurately predicts the cost, size, and duration of future construction and manufacturing projects.
• Analyzing many inputs in order to determine how much time, money, and labor a project needs and how profitable it will be.
• Using computer software, including databases, to simulate building construction.
• Calculating the cost of the construction phase for which the contractor is responsible.
• Identifying the direct costs, such as the cost of raw materials and the cost of labor, and set a timeline for how long the project will take.

Qualifications and Education Required:

• Active Top Secret Clearance

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from 4-year College or university.
• Minimum four (4) years of related experience. Preferred experience with construction, design/build, and architecture and engineering projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to FBI customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
• Conducts advanced project and program analysis.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
• Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong process skills, negotiating, decision-making and analytical skills are necessary.
• Ability to build and maintain effective professional/customer relationships.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, organizational policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines.
• Responsible for adhering to all work unit and/or project deadlines.
• PgMP (Program Management Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) certifications preferred.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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