Cost Estimator V - TDIP
About The Position
Key Identifiers for the Position Previous experience with mega projects and aviation projects Proficient with large-scale estimating software Twenty years of general estimating experience Knowledge of Progressive Design-Build and CMAR delivery Essential Job Duties Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for various scopes of work Direct and manage other estimators/estimating teams as needed; Train subordinate estimating personnel as needed Review construction and design cost proposals and change order requests - assist with the determination of merit Review the labor rates and markups to ensure conformance to the contract specifications Review quantities and labor productivity to ensure fair and reasonable representation of scope Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes Establish basis of the owners acceptance or rejection of proposals and develop records of negotiation Reconcile contractor, internal and third-party estimates Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates Provide coordination and liaison with project management personnel and other estimating resources throughout the estimate development Provide accuracy, reliability and completeness in all work products Hardware/Software Knowledge Demonstrated proficiency in various estimating formats Proficient with industry estimating software, databases, sources, and tools Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Professional Experience Level/Qualifications Twenty years of general estimating experience Self-starter attitude with results-oriented focus Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations Effective oral and written communication skills Education/Training Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field to estimating profession Professional Licenses & Certifications Certifications required, may include PMP, PE, and/or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certification. Required to have certified estimating professional credentials. Element-Specific Requirements/Notes May assume other duties as required/needed. Maybe required to work past regular work shift if needed. Maybe required to work various shifts as needed. This position is full time on site, Monday through Friday. This is an On-Site position Estimated Dates of Assignment: 11/10/2025 to 6/30/2026 Work Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Salary Range: $174,720 to $218,400 YR
Requirements
- Previous experience with mega projects and aviation projects
- Proficient with large-scale estimating software
- Twenty years of general estimating experience
- Knowledge of Progressive Design-Build and CMAR delivery
- Demonstrated proficiency in various estimating formats
- Proficient with industry estimating software, databases, sources, and tools
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Twenty years of general estimating experience
- Self-starter attitude with results-oriented focus
- Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
- Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field to estimating profession
- Certifications required, may include PMP, PE, and/or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certification
- Required to have certified estimating professional credentials
Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for various scopes of work
- Direct and manage other estimators/estimating teams as needed
- Train subordinate estimating personnel as needed
- Review construction and design cost proposals and change order requests - assist with the determination of merit
- Review the labor rates and markups to ensure conformance to the contract specifications
- Review quantities and labor productivity to ensure fair and reasonable representation of scope
- Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references
- Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
- Establish basis of the owners acceptance or rejection of proposals and develop records of negotiation
- Reconcile contractor, internal and third-party estimates
- Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why
- Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates
- Provide coordination and liaison with project management personnel and other estimating resources throughout the estimate development
- Provide accuracy, reliability and completeness in all work products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
