Estimator

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Estimator to work out of our Independence, OH office supporting projects in various locations

Actively participates in the collective preparation of comprehensive, accurate, and consistent cost estimates/proposals for projects between $1M-$100M. Interprets construction bid documents and technical drawings to identify engineering specifications, evaluate and estimate materials, manpower, schedule and budget. Utilizes formal training and experience to provide technical expertise adhering to a clearly defined estimating process and ensures compliance with Amentum compliance pre-determined process/procedures.

Functional Responsibilities include:

• Reviews and analyzes relevant documentation to determine work scope and requirements for preparation of estimates/proposals.
• Accumulates statistical data by completing discipline labor and or material takeoffs of work scope.
• Prepare and review clarifications, checklists and document lists for estimate submission.
• Assist is assembling requests for quotation from sub-contractors and or material suppliers.
• Perform material take-offs and systematically estimate costs involving fabrication, manufacturing, systems and construction projects.
• Initially reviews estimates/proposals to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity to functional process.
• Assist with populating the necessary estimates/proposals documents such as clarifications lists, tender forms, work break down structures, rates schedules, etc.
• Contributes to the development of estimating basis identifying utilized estimating methodologies.
• Contributes to the identification of potential risks, opportunities, and alternative solutions.
• Collectively maintains estimating historical benchmarking database.
• System Requirements:
  • Utilize estimating software and enter accumulated statistical data and costs.
  • Setup job and specs as well as enter take-off data.
  • Develop estimating skills in more than one discipline

Communication

• Communicate with all estimating team members to discuss preparation of proposals, resolve issues, etc.
• Collaborate with other functions to enhance project success on an as needed basis required by the Estimator Lead.
• Promotes the Amentum culture both internally and externally.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of estimating techniques and strategies.
• Intermediate knowledge of construction.
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, analyze and understand construction drawings, associated documentation, work breakdown structures, etc.
• Ability to assume responsibility and to interface and to communicate effectively with others, having strong interpersonal skills and self-motivation.
• Able to use work breakdown structures and reporting estimates progress.
• Basic understanding of the FAR and government contracts
• Expert computer skills:
  • Microsoft excel
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Estimating Software
• Intermediate computer skills:
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project) AutoCAD
  • Primavera Scheduling Software
  • SharePoint

Minimum Requirements:

• Mechanical/Civil Engineering/Construction Management degree or equivalent
• PMI certification a plus

Experience

7-10 years of practical experience in organizing and preparing cost estimates/proposals for construction projects would be considered equivalent for the formal education requirement.

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