Cost Estimator

ppbBristol Alliance of Companies (Bristol) is committed to building lasting relationships that reflect our hard work, ingenuity, and dedication to safety. Every employee has an impact on our success, which benefits the Native Culture, land, and people of the Bristol Bay region. /b /p pbOur values: People, Communities, Reputation, Teamwork, Trust, and Truth. /b /p pThe Cost Estimator provides independent, professional, and defensible construction cost estimating support for NAVFAC EURAFCENT’s planning, design, construction, demolition, restoration, and special projects. Responsibilities include developing conceptual, parametric, detailed, and modification estimates; conducting quantity takeoffs; performing cost analysis; evaluating contractor proposals; and preparing Independent Government Estimates (IGEs). The Estimator works closely with engineers, architects, project managers, contracting officers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with NAVFAC requirements and project objectives. /p h3Essential Functions /h3 ul liPrepare, review, and reconcile construction cost estimates for new construction, renovation, demolition, repairs, maintenance, MILCON, and special projects. /li liConduct detailed quantity takeoffs, cost engineering analyses, and evaluate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor pricing, escalation, and contingency. /li liDevelop Basis of Estimate (BoE) documentation including assumptions, pricing sources, exclusions, and risk considerations. /li liAnalyze contractor cost proposals, support price negotiations, and determine price reasonableness for contract changes. /li liReview A/E and contractor-provided estimates for scope alignment, constructability, accuracy, and compliance with NAVFAC criteria. /li liPrepare parametric, conceptual, ROM, detailed, and milestone estimates using NAVFAC-approved tools including MII/MCACES, RSMeans, and PACES. /li liConduct market research using supplier quotes, contractor input, fabrication constraints, and OCONUS market conditions. /li liParticipate in technical reviews and workshops at 35%, 65%, and 100% design milestones. /li liCoordinate with multi-disciplined technical staff to ensure accurate cost representation for all trades and scopes. /li liSupport contract change management through proposal review, cost analysis, negotiation preparation, and financial documentation. /li liOther duties as assigned in support of NAVFAC EURAFCENT mission execution. /li liProficient in construction cost estimating, quantity surveying, and cost engineering. /li liSkilled in analyzing labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and supplier pricing. /li liProficient in MII/MCACES, RSMeans, PACES, and Microsoft Office Suite. /li liAbility to recognize scope gaps, quantity discrepancies, and constructability issues. /li liStrong analytical skills for developing defensible cost estimates and supporting negotiations. /li liExcellent written and verbal communication skills including technical documentation and presentations. /li liAbility to interpret construction drawings, specifications, studies, and technical documents. /li liStrong organization and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities. /li liAbility to work collaboratively with diverse engineering, design, contracting, and construction teams. /li /ul h3Required Education and Experience /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, quantity surveying, economics, business, or related field; equivalent work experience may supplement education. /li liMinimum 5 years of professional construction cost estimating experience. /li liExperience using MII/MCACES, RSMeans, and PACES estimating software. /li liHands‑on experience with facility construction methods, labor, equipment, subcontractor pricing, and sequencing. /li liAbility to prepare IGEs, planning estimates, milestone estimates, ROMs, and modification estimates. /li liExperience evaluating contractor proposals and supporting cost negotiations. /li /ul h3Preferred Education and Experience /h3 ul liCertified Cost Professional (CCP – AACE), Tri‑Service Cost Consultant registration, or equivalent. /li li3–5 years of experience in design, construction, or engineering disciplines. /li liExperience with NAVFAC, DoD, DON cost criteria, policies, and UFC standards. /li /ul pThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. /p ul liPosition may be subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout. /li liPosition may be subject to a variety of physical conditions – proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electric current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. /li liPosition may be subj