Construction Cost Estimator

1 day ago

Washington DC United States Eastern Research Group, Inc. Full time

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Cost Estimator to provide cost-estimating support for facility-related projects (Capital Improvement Program (CIP) or Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) Program) in the federal sector.

This will be a full-time position. It will involve working closely with program/construction management teams and contracts personnel to support the full life cycle of projects, from initial concept design through project completion and commissioning.


Job Description:
  • Develop independent cost estimates, analyses, and evaluations for design or construction projects.
  • Develop cash flow/cost forecasting curves from third-party and independent project schedules for design and construction projects.
  • Provide budget estimates (e.g., for design and construction projects) to Contract's representatives and facility program managers for review and consideration when planning and contracting facility renovations, upgrades, or modifications; utilities infrastructure; and operations and maintenance initiatives.
  • Conduct analyses (e.g., site visits, walkthroughs, inspections, drawing reviews, stakeholder interviews) and prepare or review associated technical scoping and cost documentation.
  • Participate in design reviews for facility improvement projects (including project stakeholders such as the facility operator/owner, security, human resources, and safety) provided by third-party design firms and complete review/analysis of third-party cost estimates for said projects.
  • Utilize and/or input cost estimate data into appropriate software.
  • Assure that a quality product and cost control methods are presented to the client through adherence to the company's QA/QC procedures.
  • Actively research, solicit, and develop sources/vendors for compiling and maintaining accuracy of cost information.
  • Review contractor and subcontractor change order estimates during design and construction phases of facility improvement projects.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture or any degree with construction/design work experience (preferred minimum GPA of 3.0).
  • Experience applying industry cost estimating techniques to develop unit price, rough order of magnitude (ROM), and comprehensive independent cost estimates, including design and construction mark-ups (overhead & profit, general conditions, indirect costs, locality); contingencies; and other factors (risk, difficulty, current market conditions).
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to review, understand and accurately interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) products, and Building Information Models (BIMs) at all levels of design.
  • Experience using commercial industry cost estimating and take-off software and resources.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
  • Professional Cost Estimator Certification preferred, not required.
  • Experience with cost-estimating federal DoD facilities.
  • Experience using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera to develop and review cost-load schedules and generate cash flow/cost forecasting curves therefrom.
  • Experience using RSMeans cost estimating resources (Cost Books) and software (CostWorks) to review and generate independent cost estimates.
  • Experience using cost estimating services such as RIB U.S. Cost to obtain third-party, independent cost estimates.

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.

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