Cost Engineer / Construction Estimator

Bristol Infrastructure Designs Services, LLC is hiring a Construction Support Cost Estimator to support the Navy at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA.

The Cost Estimator will provide independent, timely and professional cost engineering support, services and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide feasibility/constructability, bid-ability, operability and environmental concern reviews and identify project cost exposures and provide recommendations for most cost-effective solutions.

Participate in pre-award meetings, as appropriate.

Attend post-award contract meetings, such as post-award kickoff meetings, preconstruction conferences, informal or formal partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meeting, design review meetings, weekly progress meetings, and Facility Turnover Planning Meetings.

Review cost data for major equipment (long lead items) and provide recommendations or notify the Government of concerns, if applicable.

Visit construction sites to monitor progress including the review of estimates, to determine existing conditions and to document findings to support the rationale of the estimate analysis.

Provide field inspections and verification that contractors executed required construction changes.

Provide cost estimating support to the acquisition team for claims/disputes/terminations processing, negotiation and resolution.

Assist with audits as requested.

Notify the Contracting Officer and Construction Manager immediately of any significant event or deficiency associated with contract performance.

Requirements and Qualifications

The following minimum education and professional experience requirements must be met.

The candidate must demonstrate the following:


* A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working with Architectural, Engineering, or Construction firms in the general construction industry on commercial/industrial type facilities contracts with at least five (5) projects valued in excess of $10 million.


* Advanced understanding of all phases of design, including programming, space planning, concept design development, sustainable design, design analyses, compliance with codes and standards, construction drawings and specifications.


* Knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign country laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting cost estimating throughout the area of responsibility.


* Knowledge of budgeting, planning, and project cost management techniques.


* Coordinating architectural design with the engineering disciplines for Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Design-Build (DB) projects to ensure overall compatibility and efficiency of the site and building design.


* Must be eligible able to obtain a security clearance for the US Department of Defense.

Professional Requirements


* A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in cost es...