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Bristol Alliance of Companies · 3 months ago

Cost Engineer / Construction Estimator

Great Lakes, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bristol Infrastructure Designs Services, LLC is hiring a Construction Support Cost Estimator to support the Navy at the Naval Shipyard, Great Lakes, IL. The Cost Estimator will provide independent, timely and professional cost engineering support for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy and Marine Corps.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide feasibility/constructability, bid-ability, operability and environmental concern reviews and identify project cost exposures and provide recommendations for most cost-effective solutions

Participate in pre-award meetings, as appropriate

Attend post-award contract meetings, such as post-award kickoff meetings, preconstruction conferences, informal or formal partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meeting, design review meetings, weekly progress meetings, and Facility Turnover Planning Meetings

Review cost data for major equipment (long lead items) and provide recommendations or notify the Government of concerns, if applicable

Visit construction sites to monitor progress including the review of estimates, to determine existing conditions and to document findings to support the rationale of the estimate analysis

Provide field inspections and verification that contractors executed required construction changes

Provide cost estimating support to the acquisition team for claims/disputes/terminations processing, negotiation and resolution

Assist with audits as requested

Notify the Contracting Officer and Construction Manager immediately of any significant event or deficiency associated with contract performance

Qualification

Cost estimatingConstruction managementProject cost managementAutodesk softwareBuilding Information ModelingCostworks softwareRisk analysisCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

A minimum of five (5) years' experience working with Architectural, Engineering, or Construction firms in the general construction industry on commercial/industrial type facilities contracts with at least five (5) projects valued in excess of $10 million

Advanced understanding of all phases of design, including programming, space planning, concept design development, sustainable design, design analyses, compliance with codes and standards, construction drawings and specifications

Knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign country laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting cost estimating throughout the area of responsibility

Knowledge of budgeting, planning, and project cost management techniques

Coordinating architectural design with the engineering disciplines for Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Design-Build (DB) projects to ensure overall compatibility and efficiency of the site and building design

Must be eligible able to obtain a security clearance for the US Department of Defense

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in cost estimating on commercial/industrial type facilities contracts with at least five (5) valued in excess of $50 million

Analyzing and estimating extensive architectural/engineering alterations and modifications to existing facilities and new facilities

Analysis of designs, drawings, proposals, scopes of work, and/or specifications to determine cost projections; and developing comprehensive budget cost estimates for complex construction assemblies and building systems composites for all facility project types, ranging from administrative and multi-family housing facilities to very complex industrial and operational facilities

Development of detailed cost estimates for project under construction, either Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build

Experience required applying knowledge of construction task-based scheduling, productivity rates, and development of crews and task durations

Comprehensive knowledge of cost estimates, scheduling, and other required services in applying risk analysis concepts and their applicability to cost and schedule risk analysis

Performing Quality Control and Quality Assurance and reviews of complex cost estimates, monitoring design-to targets, conformance with criteria and contractual requirements, and accuracy of estimates reviewed at any stage of the project development

Experience with the use of Autodesk software, Microsoft Office products, cost engineering software (MII) and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command

Experience in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), specifically Revit, is desirable

Professional knowledge of cost engineering concepts, theories, principles, practices, and techniques necessary to plan, design, construct and maintain a wide range of shore-based engineering projects

A minimum of five (5) years of experience using Costworks and MII (Microcomputer Aided Cost Estimating System Second Generation) cost estimating software

Ability and willingness to traverse construction jobsites

Preferred

A bachelor's degree from an accredited Architectural or Engineering college curriculum (four) 4-year degree minimum

Certification as a PMP with the Project Management Institute (PMI) or CCM with the Construction Management Association of American (CMAA)

Registration as a U.S. Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE)

Experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, or Project/Field Engineer on commercial/industrial type facilities contracts with at least one valued more than $5 million

Over three years experience on Navy or Army Corps projects