Project Cost Estimator

Guidehouse • Huntsville, AL

118d

About The Position

Our team helps Federal Government clients design, build and operate owned and leased facilities on Redstone Arsenal. Throughout the lifecycle of these facilities cost estimation is needed at the parametric and detailed levels. Cost estimators on our team provide estimates before design, throughout design and during construction on parts and whole projects. During Construction, cost estimators will estimate changes generated by the client, field conditions and from the General Contractors. They will then compare those estimates with the proposals from the General Contractors. After occupancy of the facilities cost estimators will assist in O&M lifecycle cost estimates, utilities and energy estimates as well as renovation and mission change estimates. Throughout the lifecycle of the Contract, cost estimators will maintain historical records to inform them and the client of market and economic trends in all aspects of facilities.

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED 'SECRET' Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD 'TOP SECRET' security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• FIVE (5) or more years of experience as a cost estimator.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent IT and math skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Keen sense of business acumen and awareness.
• Understanding of the importance of data confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of regulations, price trends, and exchange rates in building construction and associated trades.
• Experience using industry software products for cost estimating activities, including RS Means and CTC.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost estimates before design, throughout design, and during construction.
• Estimate changes generated by the client, field conditions, and from General Contractors during construction.
• Compare estimates with proposals from General Contractors.
• Assist in O&M lifecycle cost estimates, utilities and energy estimates, and renovation and mission change estimates after occupancy.
• Maintain historical records to inform about market and economic trends in facilities.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees