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Senior Construction Cost Estimator - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Sept 2025

About the role

Procon Consulting, a fast-growing professional services firm in McLean, VA with expertise in construction management, seeks a Construction Cost Estimator. This candidate should have 10+ years of experience specializing in a wide range of projects including, but not limited to, office, k-12, Colleges, Airports, Land Port of Entry, Courthouses, Laboratories, commercial fit-outs, hotels, hospitals mixed-use facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform change order estimates
  • Prepare market research studies for cost estimating
  • Develop a basis of scope for bidding and estimating purposes
  • Prepare and provide estimating services which include conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction level estimates
  • Prepare Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs) for construction projects, AE studies, or maintenance work during the planning phase
  • Track and compare planned vs. actual time and cost results and make recommendations to correct either positive or negative variances
  • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
  • Develop RFIs and clarifications to ensure adequate subcontractor coverage

Qualifications

  • Able to estimate in various formats (UNIFORMAT) and divisions (CSI)
  • An understanding of how to use different cost databases such as RS Means
  • ASPE or AACEI Certification preferred
  • Able to pass a HSPD-12 background check
  • Able to work on a client site in the DC metro area

  • Computer Programs:
  • On-screen take-off (OST) required
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) required
  • MII (MCACES) preferred
  • SUCCESS Estimator preferred
  • GSA Cost Estimating Workbook preferred
Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(K) plan with employer match.
Procon is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. As a critical part of our culture of respect, we strictly prohibit any discrimination or harassment based on gender, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, and any other status protected by law.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
http://www.proconconsulting.com/

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