Construction Cost Estimator

About the role

The Cost Estimator will support related construction, design/build, and architecture and engineering projects. The Cost Estimator will be responsible for reviewing technical requirements, drawings, plans, materials and providing detailed cost estimates for the client.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Affirms 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
• Identifies and quantifies 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
• Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors on estimates
• Uses sophisticated computer software to calculate estimates
• Evaluates a product’s cost effectiveness or profitability
• Recommends ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable
• Prepares 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

Requirements

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET/SCI" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE "TOP SECRET/SCI" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in an area such as economics, mathematics, building science, statistics, construction management, production management, accounting, finance, or engineering; FOUR (4) additional years of relevant experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• TEN (10) or more years of experience as a cost estimator on construction projects.
• Hold industry recognized certification such as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Earned Value Professional (EVP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), Project Management Institute-Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), etc.
• Experience using industry software products used for cost estimating activities to include RS Means and CTC.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT and math skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• The ability to pay close attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good project management skills
• Have a keen sense of business acumen and awareness
• Knowledge of regulations, price trends and exchange rates in building construction and associated trades.

Skills

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET/SCI" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE "TOP SECRET/SCI" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in an area such as economics, mathematics, building science, statistics, construction management, production management, accounting, finance, or engineering; FOUR (4) additional years of relevant experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• TEN (10) or more years of experience as a cost estimator on construction projects.
• Hold industry recognized certification such as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Earned Value Professional (EVP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), Project Management Institute-Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), etc.
• Experience using industry software products used for cost estimating activities to include RS Means and CTC.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm