Project Cost Estimator

Job Family :

Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do :

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.

What You Will Need :

An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET federal security clearance.

Bachelor’s degree in an area such as economics, mathematics, building science, statistics, construction management, production management, accounting, finance, or engineering.

TEN (10) or more years of experience as a cost estimator.

Must have an industry recognized certification such as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Earned Value Professional (EVP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), Project Management Institute-Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), etc.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Excellent IT and math skills

Good problem-solving skills

The ability to pay close attention to detail

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Good project management skills

Have a keen sense of business acumen and awareness

An understanding of the importance of data confidentiality

Ability to work independently

The 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 used for cost estimating activities to include RS Means and CTC.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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