Construction Cost Estimator (Secret Clearance) - Zachary Piper LLC

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to support a secure program supporting Virginia Intelligence customer out of Williamsburg, VA (Camp Peary). This individual will be responsible for developing project cost estimates on a variety of assignments associated with base operations and maintenance of facilities infrastructure. Your Skills Needed!

Clearance: Top Secret Clearance required AND willingness to obtain TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph

Location:  Camp Peary, Williamsburg, VA

This job opens for applications on 1/2/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date  

Responsibilities of the Cost Estimator:

• Perform Construction Cost Estimating activities in support of industrial base operations and maintenance of facilities infrastructure.
• Ability to complete full quantity take-offs to support accurate estimates for all disciplines in industrial projects including, but not limited to civil and site work, structural, concrete, envelope, finishes, mechanical, and electrical.
• Develop and maintain a site-specific data base for construction and maintenance projects.
• Consults with customers and personnel in other departments to discuss scope.
• Interface with customers to understand and comply with scope and schedule requirements.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Responsible for developing RFP/RFQ packages, independent construction cost estimates, field verifications, as well as construction phase oversight. 
• Develop, maintain, and produce documentation in support of the cost estimates generated.
• A complete understanding of the interrelationship of the cost of labor, material, equipment, and productivity in the unit costs used at each level of an estimate is expected.
• Deep understanding of construction methodologies, materials, labor costs, market trends and the ability to collaborate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Desire for continuous improvement in the estimating process by incorporating lessons learned from past projects. 

Qualifications of the Cost Estimator:

·      Top Secret clearance required, ability to sit for TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph

·      Bachelors degree and 2+ years of professional experience in financial cost analysis

• Ability to assess project risks and opportunities, suggesting value engineering solutions to optimize costs without compromising quality
• Experience supporting construction cost estimation (preferably facilities)
• Ability to collaborate with project and construction managers and engineers.
• Ability to survey and collect information on existing conditions to back-check and validate assumptions made in developing cost estimates.
• Competent in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel and Outlook), MAXIMO and estimating software a plus.
• Proficient working knowledge of RS Means or similar Construction Cost Estimating software. 
• Demonstrable experience and ability to navigate through all sections of cost estimating software

 Compensation of the Cost Estimator: 

·      Total compensation based on experience level – $80,000 - $110,000+

·      Full Benefits: PTO, Sick leave as required by law, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision

·      Fully funded, 6- year program

·      Opportunity to upgrade U.S. government security clearance (TS/SCI FSP)

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