Cost Estimator V

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Position Description Summary
The Cost Estimator should have previous experience with mega projects and aviation projects, proficient with large-scale estimating software. Twenty years of general estimating experience. Knowledge of Progressive Design-Build and CMAR delivery. This position is full time on-site, Monday through Friday.

Essential Job Duties

Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for various scopes of work.
• Direct and manage other estimators/estimating teams as needed; Train subordinate estimating personnel as needed.
• Review construction and design cost proposals and change order requests - assist with the determination of merit.
• Review the labor rates and markups to ensure conformance to the contract specifications.
• Review quantities and labor productivity to ensure fair and reasonable representation of scope.
• Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references.
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes.
• Establish basis of the owner's acceptance or rejection of proposals and develop records of negotiation.
• Reconcile contractor, internal and third-party estimates.
• Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why.
• Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates.
• Provide coordination and liaison with project management personnel and other estimating resources throughout the estimate development.
• Provide accuracy, reliability and completeness in all work products.

Education/Training/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field to estimating profession.

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• Twenty years of general estimating experience.
• Self-starter attitude with results-oriented focus.
• Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing.
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Demonstrated proficiency in various estimating formats.
• Proficient with industry estimating software, databases, sources, and tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Pay range for this position is $230,000/yr - $260,000/yr. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.