Mechanical Cost Estimator

Remote
Actalent Alexandria, VA $80,000 - $130,000
Contract Senior Level 10+ years

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About This Role

Manage and estimate costs for medium to large-scale construction projects, focusing on mechanical trades, while providing consulting and owner's representative experience for federal contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and estimate costs for medium to large-scale construction projects
  • Develop detailed cost estimates for mechanical construction projects
  • Provide consulting or owner's representative experience to oversee project costs
  • Prepare comprehensive business documents including reports, detailed letters, and emails
  • Collaborate effectively in a team setting with minimal supervision
  • Utilize proprietary government estimating software such as MII, SUCCESS, CostWorks, and PACES
  • Maintain attention to detail and uphold a high standard of work quality

Requirements

  • 10+ years of cost management and estimating experience on medium to large-scale construction projects
  • Deep understanding of the Mechanical trade
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to plan effectively, manage time, and solve problems independently

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in a construction-related discipline or equivalent field experience
  • Over 10 years of cost management and estimating experience on medium to large-scale construction projects

Nice to Have

  • Working knowledge of the Electrical trade
  • Experience with estimating software including BlueBeam, OST, and Second Generation MCASES (MII), PACES, and CostWorks
  • Consulting experience is a significant advantage
  • Ability to work independently and obtain necessary security clearance

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite * Bluebeam * OST * MII * SUCCESS * CostWorks * PACES * Second Generation MCASES *

* Required skills

Benefits

Short-Term Disability
Dental
Vision
Transportation benefits
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Long-Term Disability
Medical
401(k) retirement plan
Hospital
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Employee Assistance Program
Critical Illness
Accident
Health Spending Account (HSA)

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