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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $137K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician to serve as a technical expert responsible for managing cost estimate preparation associated with vertical construction projects. The role involves coordinating efforts of cost estimators, providing technical guidance, and ensuring accuracy in project estimates.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as an engineering technician lead responsible for coordinating the estimation and negotiation support efforts of a multi-disciplined group of Cost Estimators on projects

Consults with engineers and architects preparing or reviewing specifications and develops cost estimates required for negotiation of construction contracts

Gives technical guidance to lower grade cost estimators involved in various phases of design and review

Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization, assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload

Provides leadership to the vertical construction cost engineering team by assisting in group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem solving, integration of work processes and products, obtaining resources and liaison with the supervisor

Maintains working knowledge of all current technical standards and criteria used for engineering projects

Provides guidance and assistance to cost engineers and Architect Engineers on complex cost engineering problems

Ensures that all data necessary for preparation of estimates have been developed and verifies the accuracy of information

Leads Cost and Schedule Risk Assessment (CSRA) efforts to better inform project stakeholders on project risk and the mitigation thereof

Qualification

Cost EngineeringCost Estimate PreparationProject ManagementCertified Cost EngineerTechnical GuidanceTeam CoordinationLeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes planning, leading, coordinating, reviewing, and providing cost engineering technical and expert guidance, and training for all aspects of cost estimate preparation associated with design, construction, operations and maintenance for project funding, contract estimates, budget estimates and construction modifications

Certified by the Tri-Service Cost Engineering Community as one of the following: Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), Certified Cost Consultant (CCC) or Certified Cost Engineering Technician (CCET)

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

If using foreign education, must show that education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs

Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment

Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) at least 25% of the duty time may be required