Cost Estimator - Mid

About the role

Tactica Solutions is seeking a Cost Estimator to support infrastructure projects from initial planning through programming and execution at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The role develops reliable cost information to help decision‑makers evaluate alternatives, prioritize investments, and make informed funding decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and refine estimates for maintenance, repair, modernization, and new‑construction requirements.
• Capture applicable direct and indirect cost elements and produce complete, supportable documentation.
• Use approved estimating tools, historical data, and accepted methodologies to develop parametric and detailed estimates appropriate to each project’s scope and maturity.
• Compare feasible alternatives and prepare cost‑benefit information that supports project justification and informed decision‑making.
• Validate costs for near‑ and long‑term requirements and coordinate with authorized planning and asset‑management stakeholders to assess financial feasibility and support project prioritization.
• Prepare cost‑estimate reports, life‑cycle cost documentation, economic analyses, and cost‑validation records for review and approval through authorized channels.
• Handle project information in accordance with applicable security, privacy, and records‑management requirements.
• Share details only with authorized personnel through approved systems and communication channels.

Requirements

• Education / Certification: Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an institution accredited in the United States.
• Experience: At least 3 years of military facility/infrastructure experience and at least 5 years of cost estimating experience.
• Clearance: Satisfactory outcome of a background investigation for Tier 1 access is required.
• Physical requirements: Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods; typing and reading from a computer screen; sufficient mobility including bending, reaching, and kneeling; may include lifting weight up to thirty (30) pounds as necessary.

Pay

USD $77,000.00 - USD $92,000.00 per year.