Construction Estimator

Doyon Limited • Fort Lee, NJ

137d

About The Position

Doyon Technical Services, LLC (DTS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Doyon Government Group (DGG), provides design-build and general construction services for demolition, new construction, renovations, repairs, and civil projects at government-owned facilities and military installations. The Construction Estimator prepares cost estimates for construction projects to assist with bidding and pricing, while supervising estimating operations and producing accurate estimates for multi-disciplinary Federal Government projects, including Bid-Build and Design-Build projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience as an approved construction estimator on USACE, NAVFAC, or similar federal projects
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or trade school equivalent is preferred
• 10 years of cumulative construction estimating experience or equivalent education and experience
• Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Government project experience preferred; commercial experience may suffice

Responsibilities

• Estimate commercial building construction and civil/public works projects
• Create project schedules and allocate costs
• Manage budgets and collaborate with construction or project managers
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost-effectiveness
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or implement cost reductions
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other stakeholders to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Interface with internal teams to obtain support and commitment for cost estimates
• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and formal processes to ensure the use of historical data
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and identify reasons for discrepancies
• Provide recommendations to improve cost estimating procedures and reduce discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
• Identify cost trends to assist management with cost reduction and process improvement efforts
• Supervise and mentor Estimators, Project Engineers, and other staff within the estimating department
• Ensure compliance with EEO/AA enforcement standards, as outlined in the Job Summary and Core Requirements sections
• Support the development of employees
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities
• Preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders and shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees