[Hiring] Cost Estimator @Teklysium Inc

Role Description

This position is responsible for providing construction cost estimating support to CLIENT’s capital projects for Federal agencies during design and construction phases. The ideal candidate would be someone who has specialized experience in cost estimating on construction projects ranging in construction budget from $1M to $30M. Engineers, architects, or construction managers who have performed cost estimating duties are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction cost estimating principles.
• Ability to develop cost estimates from detailed drawings, specifications, sketches, narrative descriptions, Request for Information (RFI) responses, supplemental instruction packages, or other available information.
• Ability to read construction drawings and perform accurate quantity take-offs independently.
• Capability to independently develop accurate construction cost estimates using project information such as:
  • Scopes of work and construction documents (drawings and specifications).
  • Federal agencies – especially US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - standards.
  • Standards of estimating published by AACEi.
  • Gordian RS Means Data.
  • Vendor quotes.
  • Market research including labor market, local market conditions, material availability and pricing.
  • Published economic data including but not limited to employment, prevailing wages, escalation.
• Proficient in the following Software:
  • Bluebeam Revu for quantity takeoffs.
  • Microsoft Excel for developing the estimate.
  • Other Microsoft Software - Word, Teams, Outlook.
• Ability to perform take-offs and estimate costs for labor, equipment, and materials and apply appropriate overhead and profit markups consistent with client regulations, the region, and market or industry trends.
• General familiarity with the trades and related engineering fields, including civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Developing, maintaining, updating, and analyzing cost for internal design and construction efforts.
• Reviewing and analyzing cost provided by construction contractors as an Owner’s Representative on behalf of the Client or Government.
• Performing investigation or market study via telephone, internet, or other means to determine appropriate pricing for specialty services or construction not typically found in estimating guides.

Requirements

• Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (MCACES).
• Microsoft Project (MS Project) or Primavera P6.
• Knowledge of governmental contracting procedures, guidelines, and public law.
• Possess communication, language, and software skills with the ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu.
• Ability to exercise good interpersonal skills.

Education, Certifications, Affiliation

• Shall possess a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with a specialty in Estimating or evidence of three (3) years of construction estimating work experience and knowledge to compensate for absence of higher education.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.