Senior Cost Estimator - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting

The Role

Overview

Senior Cost Estimator for federal construction projects in Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities

  • rfi development
  • rom estimation
  • quantity takeoff
  • cost estimating
  • variance tracking
  • market research

Tasks

-Develop RFIs and clarifications to ensure adequate subcontractor coverage. -Prepare Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs) for construction projects, AE studies, or maintenance work during the planning phase. -Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing. -Develop a basis of scope for bidding and estimating purposes. -Track and compare planned vs. actual time and cost results and make recommendations to correct either positive or negative variances. -Prepare and provide estimating services which include conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction level estimates. -Prepare market research studies for cost estimating. -Perform change order estimates.

Requirements

  • uniformat
  • microsoft office
  • success estimator
  • aspe
  • ost
  • rs means

What You Bring

-Able to estimate in various formats (UNIFORMAT) and divisions (CSI). -Able to work on a client site in the DC metro area. -Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) required -SUCCESS Estimator preferred -ASPE or AACEI Certification preferred. -MII (MCACES) preferred -An understanding of how to use different cost databases such as RS Means. -GSA Cost Estimating Workbook preferred -On-screen take-off (OST) required -Able to pass a HSPD-12 background check.

The Company

About Procon Consulting

-Specializes in delivering high-quality project management, engineering, and consultancy services. -Operates across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and transport. -Known for expertise in handling complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to completion. -Unique ability to manage both technical and strategic elements sets it apart in the consulting world. -Portfolio includes a wide variety of projects, from large transportation networks to advanced energy infrastructure. -Focused on delivering value through innovation, often leading the way in introducing new methodologies and technologies.

Sector Specialisms

Construction

Space Planning

Technology Management

Business Management

Facilities Management

Program Management

Project Management

Real Estate

Security Clearance

-must be able to pass an hspd-12 background check