Cost Estimator- (Construction)

Job Description

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Cost Estimator

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cost Estimator to join our team supporting our Federal client in the Norfolk, VA area! In this role you will provide cost estimating expertise to support the client's expanding nationwide construction program.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Analyze designs, drawings, proposals, scopes of work, and / or specifications to determine cost projections, and develop comprehension budget cost estimates for complex buildings, MEP systems and infrastructure for a variety of facility types.
• Assist in the development and preparation of detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and construction logic for contracts, projects and elements of programs to support the development of estimate development and delivery.
• Prepare and summarize tasked estimates, including labor and material rates, equipment rates, productivity rates, efficiencies, and other resources and impacts that determine unit cost to be utilized for specific scope of work.
• Support client in the development of Internal Government Estimates and provide review and analysis of multiple construction contractor's RFIs.
• Utilize training in the prescribed estimating software and estimating tools necessary to perform quantity takeoffs, estimate calculations, bid item detail development, resource reports, and work activity definition.
• Obtain quotations by developing the necessary information to define the specification and scope of work for subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to retrieve materials, equipment, and services pricing to be utilized in the development of estimates.
• Accumulate, classify, and document historical cost data from previously performed contract services delivered by the company for use in the development of future company estimates.
• Mobilize company resources, through liaison with cost estimating resources in other offices, new hires or specialty subcontractors to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.

What Required Skills You'll Bring :

What Desired Skills You'll Bring :

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental.

Salary Range : $100,900.00 - $176,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons questAPPLY TODAY!