Job Description


Bristol Infrastructure Designs Services, LLC is seeking a Construction Support Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer to support the Navy at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA. The Cost Estimator will provide independent, timely and professional cost engineering support, services and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands.

Duties and 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.
Requirements and Qualifications

The following minimum education and professional experience requirements must be met. The candidate MUST DEMONSTRATE the following:
  • A minimum of five (5) years\xe2\x80\x99 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.

Professional Requirements
  • 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. Experience shall demonstrate:
  • 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 Qualification
  • A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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 (1) valued more than $5 million.
  • Over 3yrs experience on Navy or Army Corps projects.
Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package to include paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive health insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance; 401(k) plan with employer match. EEO Statement Bristol companies are equal opportunity employers and offer any available positions to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, parenthood, pregnancy, marital status, or changes in marital status, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. This applies to recruitment, placement, pay, benefits, training, employment status changes, social and recreational programs, and other conditions and benefits of employment. As an Alaska-Native-owned company, Bristol companies seek out and hire qualified Alaska Natives and other minorities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\xe2\x80\x99s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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  • Job Id
    JD4352050
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $134000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Norfolk, VA, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned