Mid Cost Estimator

Akima, LLC•Honolulu, HI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

AFO is looking for a Cost Estimator to work in Honolulu, HI. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! The Cost Estimator develops and validates cost estimates for post-Hurricane Lowell facility damage, stabilization, repair, and restoration activities. The position supports rapid development of Government-ready estimates and provides cost analysis to inform repair priorities, scopes, schedules, and contractor execution.

Requirements

5+ years of construction cost estimating experience, preferably supporting facilities, infrastructure, or Federal/DoD construction.
Demonstrated experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and field assessment information.
Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, pricing, labor productivity, and cost development.
Proficiency with construction estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related field.
Experience supporting Federal/DoD, NAVFAC, USACE, or military installation projects.
Experience with disaster recovery, hurricane response, emergency repairs, or facility restoration.
Experience developing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed cost estimates for facility repairs, restoration, and construction activities.
Prepare estimates using field assessments, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and quantity takeoffs.
Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
Perform quantity takeoffs and validate field quantities and repair requirements.
Support the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
Review and evaluate contractor proposals, pricing, and cost estimates.
Analyze contractor estimates, change orders, contract modifications, and proposed repair costs.
Maintain current cost databases, historical pricing, labor rates, and productivity assumptions.
Coordinate with Construction Managers, Engineers, Logistics personnel, and Government representatives to validate scope and pricing.
Identify cost risks, assumptions, exclusions, and potential changes to repair requirements.
Provide rapid-turnaround cost estimates for emergency and mission-critical repair activities.
Maintain detailed estimate documentation and supporting backup sufficient for Government review and audit.