Job Description:Parsons is seeking an experienced
Cost Estimator to support federal civil works, infrastructure, facility, and Design-Build projects across the United States. The Cost Estimator will provide independent cost estimating, pricing analysis, proposal reviews, and negotiation support for high-visibility federal construction programs. The position may support Program Management, Site Assessment/Development, and Construction Management teams.
What You'll Be Doing - Develop Independent Cost Estimates, budget analyses, Rough Order of Magnitude estimates, and parametric estimates for federal facilities, infrastructure, utilities, and civil works projects.
- Review designs, drawings, specifications, proposals, scopes of work, schedules, site conditions, and contract documents to develop comprehensive cost estimates.
- Prepare quantity takeoffs, work breakdown structures, construction logic, labor and material rates, equipment costs, productivity factors, subcontractor pricing, and contractor markups.
- Develop and document the Basis of Estimate, including methodology, assumptions, exclusions, escalation, scope, pricing sources, and risk factors.
- Perform rapid cost reviews of Design-Builder proposals, lump-sum bids, contract modifications, RFIs, field changes, and other pricing requests.
- Deliver quick-turnaround cost reviews to the Government within three business days when required.
- Prepare cost reviews on NAVFAC Form 4330 with detailed breakdowns of labor, materials, equipment, and contractor markups.
- Develop Pre-Negotiation Positions and supporting technical analyses identifying differences between contractor proposals and independent cost reviews.
- Analyze extended general conditions and other Division 1 costs associated with schedule extensions or project changes.
- Evaluate whether proposed costs are fair, reasonable, complete, and consistent with contract requirements, historical local rates, market conditions, and available pricing data.
- Provide cost and pricing support to Government negotiation teams, including independent analysis, market research, pricing justification, and negotiation recommendations.
- Support site assessment teams by identifying cost drivers such as earthwork, utility tie-ins, access requirements, environmental constraints, logistics, and other site conditions.
- Develop and maintain historical cost databases to support future estimates and program-level financial analysis.
- Review estimates prepared by contractors, consultants, and other service providers for completeness, accuracy, technical quality, and compliance with applicable procedures.
- Support cost and schedule risk analysis and identify financial impacts associated with design changes, differing site conditions, delays, and constructability issues.
- Use industry-standard estimating software and tools to perform quantity takeoffs, estimate calculations, resource reports, bid-item development, and cost analyses.
- Obtain and evaluate subcontractor, vendor, and supplier quotations and confirm that pricing is consistent with the defined scope and specifications.
- Prepare cost summaries, briefings, presentations, reports, and recommendations for Government and program leadership.
- Review work performed by other estimators for quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to Estimators and Associate Estimators.
- Support multiple concurrent task orders and projects across geographically dispersed locations.
What Required Skills You'll Bring - Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related field, or equivalent construction-related experience.
- 10+ years of cost-estimating experience, including support for major federal construction or infrastructure programs.
- Experience developing estimates for federal facilities, infrastructure, utilities, civil works, and Design-Build projects.
- Experience reviewing construction proposals, designs, specifications, drawings, scopes of work, contract modifications, RFIs, and field changes.
- Experience preparing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, labor and material analyses, equipment costs, contractor markups, and Basis of Estimate narratives.
- Experience with Independent Cost Estimates, Rough Order of Magnitude estimates, parametric estimates, historical cost analysis, and market research.
- Experience evaluating cost proposals for fairness, reasonableness, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements.
- Experience preparing or reviewing NAVFAC Form 4330 cost analyses and Pre-Negotiation Positions.
- Working knowledge of construction means and methods, pricing structures, productivity, subcontractor pricing, escalation, and general conditions.
- Experience using cost-estimating software and resources such as RSMeans, MCACES, MII, PACES, Success Estimator, CostWorks, Timberline, Bluebeam Revu, or comparable tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to prepare clear cost reports, technical narratives, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation-support skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet accelerated deliverable deadlines, and work effectively with Government and contractor personnel.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass required federal background checks.
- Valid driver's license required.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring - Experience supporting Department of Defense, USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal construction programs.
- Experience estimating complex facilities and infrastructure, including administrative buildings, training facilities, barracks, data centers, utilities, marine facilities, docks, dry docks, and other specialized facilities.
- Experience with design-build, fast-track, and milestone-based construction programs.
- Experience analyzing extended general conditions and schedule-related cost impacts.
- Experience supporting construction negotiations and developing detailed pricing positions.
- Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other scheduling tools for cost and schedule integration.
- Experience with BIM and model-based estimating platforms, including Autodesk Revit.
- Experience with project management information systems such as Procore, Kahua, USACE RMS, NAVFAC eCMS, or comparable platforms.
- Professional Engineer registration.
- Certified Cost Professional certification through AACE or equivalent.
- Certified Construction Manager or PMP certification.
- Experience leading estimating teams, reviewing subordinate work, and providing technical training.
- Experience developing program-level budget analyses, financial trend reports, and cost-management processes.
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills and experience working directly with federal clients.
Additional Position Expectations - Travel may be required for site assessments, project reviews, negotiations, inspections, and client meetings.
- The position may involve access to secure Government facilities and procurement-sensitive information, including Controlled Unclassified Information.
- Employees must comply with applicable security, cybersecurity, confidentiality, safety, quality, and information-safeguarding requirements.
- Contractor personnel will provide independent technical analysis, cost recommendations, and negotiation support but will not perform inherently governmental functions or obligate Government funds.
Security Clearance Requirement:An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
