Directs and coordinates the development of detailed basis of estimates in support of cost and/or pricing proposals
Develops the Basis of Estimate (BOE) and production of BOEs by developing plans and strategies, including cost proposal data collection, converting resource estimates into cost estimates, and preparing pricing data for labor, equipment, subcontract, ODC and material costs.
Oversees the development and documentation of detailed basis of estimates in accordance with company process and proposal instructions
Continually enhances and improves the estimating process and procedures
Reviews and evaluates Concept of Operations, Breakdown Structures, Cost Structures, Work Packages, and BOE Packages during proposal development
Manage the development of scope, schedule, budget, and estimate to complete data for initial sequencing of activities
Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layout to calculate cost factors using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data.
Compute detailed estimates for the RFP and cost drivers from personal experience, from functional representatives, subcontractors and vendors.
Communicate and present complex issues and solutions to program leadership.
Lead in creation of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and development of schedules and budget data (including resource loading) for those WBS elements.
Develop proposal input to address requirement change requests as well as revise estimates when scope of project changes.
Work closely with the department leads to ensure the estimates are submitted on time and compliant.
Mentors and provides on the job training to less experience estimators.
Liaison between the estimating department and other functional area departments to ensure that compliant data is being provided to proposal submission.
Provide QA/QC support to the estimating process.
Review manufacturing parts lists for accuracy and inputs data.
Conduct research and gather information such as Technical Manuals and Parts Lists
May prepare final estimate for domestic and international commercial proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction science, engineering, accounting, or associated discipline preferred from an accredited college; may substitute two (2) additional years of experience in related field for each year of college
Minimum Twelve (12) years’ or more of cost estimating, finance, design engineering and/or commercial estimation experience
Proficient in multiple software applications including MS Office, MS SharePoint, Project Management Systems (Primavera and MS Project), Take-off and Estimating software
Professional estimating related and PMP certifications are desired.
Advanced analytical and quantitative skills
Ability and willingness to lead and train other employees in the estimating, cost and/or pricing process.
Must have the ability to coordinate multiple concurrent tasks.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

cost estimatingpricing proposalsBasis of Estimate (BOE)Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)cost analysisbudget developmentresource loadingquantitative skillsdata collectioncost drivers

Soft skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingtrainingcoordinationpresentation skillscollaboration

Certifications

PMP certificationprofessional estimating certification