Senior Space Planning Cost Estimator

Parsons Corporation•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•$134,100 - $241,400

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior Space Planning Cost Estimator to join their team and work on defense and data challenges. This role involves taking space planning skills to the next level on projects that will have a significant impact. The position offers opportunities for career advancement, training, and development on marquee projects within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be versatile, enthusiastic, and possess exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with experience in estimating and a desire to work in flexible, team-oriented settings.

Requirements

12+ years of related work experience is required
Experience in space planning preferred.
Incumbent should have facilities and/or construction technical and estimating background, as well as previous project management experience on similar or related projects.
Excellent analytical, organization and communication skills
AUTOCAD experience preferred.
Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance Required
Must be US Citizen
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

4-year degree in Engineering, Architectural, Construction Management or related technical/business field preferred

Responsibilities

Review project, scope, drawings and specifications to develop comprehensive costs estimates for space planning and infrastructure projects.
Collaborate with Customer Service Liaisons, Interior Designers, and Project Managers to understand project requirements in support of cost estimate efforts.
Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.
Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to developing budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
Advises the client and company management of any such changes.
Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
Establishes weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
Performs a variety of assignments such as conducting architectural studies, field surveys, space assessments, and preparing related reports.
Reviews CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, study models, construction documents, and color boards prepared by Architectural Designers.
Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
Provides technical guidance to lower-level Architectural Designer/Drafters working on the same project.
Assists with bid preparation and vendor negotiations.
Maintain an database of costs data and historical estimates for reference.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.