Sr. Estimator (Huntsville, AL - Highly Preferred)

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cost Estimator to join our team supporting our federal client in the delivery of high visibility infrastructural projects central to a federal government Design-Build programs. In this role you will provide cost estimating expertise to support the client’s expanding nationwide construction program.

High preference is to get a candidate located in the Huntsville , AL area however if not the positions can be Remote with 50% travel.

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
• Develops basis of the estimate (BOE) narrative that clearly defines estimate methodology, scope, pricing characteristics, escalation, assumptions, and exclusions such that the customer has complete understanding of the content and the components of the delivered estimate of probable cost.
• Ensures that all estimate team members apply company estimating practices, techniques, processes, and procedures. Responsible for providing technical guidance and training to Estimators and Associate Estimators.
• Reviews work produced by subordinate personnel for quality, clarity, accuracy, and application; verifying that all components and cost required by the contract documents are included.
• Develops client presentations in the appropriate media and conducts clear and specific client presentations as required by project and/or program management.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
• Delivers quality controlled estimates for projects and programs assigned.
• Reviews estimates delivered by other service providers to determine compliance with project and/or program procedures, estimate completeness, accuracy, and technical development and compliance with best practices.
• Prepares and summarizes task and subtask estimates, including resource rates and/or unit cost to perform parametric order of magnitude cost estimates when detailed estimate development is not necessary and time does not permit that level of detail. 

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field (or equivalent construction related work experience)
• 10+ years of experience supporting multi-$M Federal client construction programs.
• Must have a current/active Secret clearance or above 
• Reviewing designs and developing cost estimates for Federal facilities and related infrastructure including,  but not limited to barracks, classroom/training facilities, marine docks, ship repair dry dock facilities, administrative buildings, Data Centers
• Aptitude to perform fundamental estimating activities typical to the