DOD Cost Engineer

Post Date

Apr 25, 2024

Location

Arlington,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22201
US
Jul 20, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Accounting / Finance

Req #

DC0-700259

Pay Rate

$44 - $66 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

* Provides estimates for each project phase: conceptual, schematic design, design development and construction documents.

* Prepare detailed cost estimates via industry accepted methods such as RS Means for small and large projects. Estimates shall be provided in UNIFORMAT II and CSI format.

* Ability to concentrate in one or more of the estimating disciplines, including architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, civil and structural.

* Prepares or assists in the preparation of order-of-magnitude, preliminary, definitive, change orders and check estimates using appropriate methods and techniques.

* Prepares material, equipment, and labor take-offs.

* Performs cost comparison analyses between in-house estimates and contractor estimates.

* Works with Project Managers and other disciplines to evaluate appropriateness of budgets.

* Utilizes the appropriate company and industry historical data for cost estimates.

* Prepares project and discipline estimate summaries Basis of Estimate.

* Establishes and maintains cost databases and product line specific parametric analysis tools.

* Leads the estimate reconciliation process with the project team.

* Prepares bid packages, conceptual estimates and analysis of subcontractor bids etc. for projects.

* Maintains consistent and period communications with other estimators.

* Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of full project estimates.

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Required Skills & Experience

* Bachelor' degree in engineering, architecture, or construction.

* Must have an understanding of construction means, methods, and sequences.

* Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, Requests-for Proposals and contracts.

* Due to the nature of the work, candidate must be a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident



- MCACES Experience

- DD1391 form

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Certification with AACE, I; RICS, or ASPE

* Knowledge of MCACES/MII

- Scheduling Experience

- CSRA Experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.