Location: Knoxville,TN, USA
Cost Estimator-Senior
Job Code:2024-P2S-041 Location:Knoxville Division:Environmental - 1.4.2 Duration:Direct Hire
Job Responsibilities:
Company Description:
Professional Project Services Inc. has upcoming opportunity for Cost Estimator-Senior (Direct Hire) position at our office in Knoxville, TN. Please submit resumes via the web page link below.
Professional Project Services, Inc. (Pro2Serve) is a nationally recognized technical and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation's security. Using a disciplined systems engineering approach that is supported by an innovative software toolset, Pro2Serve provides solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our government and private clients. We support the defense, energy, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical security, facilities and infrastructure, nuclear defense and nonproliferation, and environmental projects.
The successful candidate will function in a lead role in the management and execution of cost estimating task orders with Pro2Serve clients in the federal market.
Job Description
The candidate should have experience providing cost estimating, cost engineering, and related services, plus business background in the federal sector, preferably with the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Department of Energy, and other federal agencies. Successful candidates should have senior (or Staff/ Junior[DB1] [MC2] ) level skills and experience in several of the following categories:
* Material Take Off
* Cost Estimating
* Cost Engineering
* Cost Analysis
* Project Management/Leadership
* Planning and Scheduling
* Cost Management Consulting
Project management - leadership and management of project teams.
Management and development of technical work products (cost estimates and related products).
Establish and maintain client relationships.
Develop and edit technical reports.
Provide status reports and operational briefs to clients and corporate management.
Discuss project requirements and procedures with management, production, and marketing staff.
Coordinate and direct projects, evaluate and oversee resources.
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making procurement decisions.
Job Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering disciplines, Construction Management, Architecture, or related fields with 10+ years of experience in the Cost Engineering/Cost Estimating role.
* Minimum 15+ years' experience in the architecture and engineering (A&E) or construction industry
* Certification(s) from AACE International, PMI, CMAA or similar organizations a plus
* 15+ years' experience with U.S. Government clients, preferably in a Sr. Cost Estimating role
* Extensive Knowledge of cost estimating methods, Command of drawing package reviews and takeoffs, construction methods, and related experience
* Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
* Knowledge and ability to use cost estimating software such as: MII, PACES, SUCCESS, SAGE/Timberline
* Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
* Demonstrated people management, performance management, and operations experience
Preferred Experience
* Existing contacts within U.S. Federal Government based A/E/C community
* Overseas Experience on USG Projects
* Experience with civil works, infrastructure, environmental, vertical, and environmental projects for USACE, DOE, and other federal agencies.
* Perform detail cost estimates in a multi-Engineering discipline, Civil, Electrical/Controls, Mechanical, Process Equipment, other Engineering Fields.
* Business development experience
* Holds or ability can obtain a security clearance
* Overseas Experience with U.S. based corporations
Duration:
Direct Hire
Federal Government Clearance:
This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.
EEO Employer:
Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Vet/Disab/LGBT
Benefits
Pro2Serve's benefits package was carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
These benefits include:
* Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
* Retirement Plan 401(k)
* Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
* Comprehensive Leave
* Holidays
Pay Rate:
Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.
Job location:
Knoxville, TN area
Please submit resumes via the web page link.
If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please click the Apply Now button to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our national database. We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.