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Doyon Government Group

Construction Estimator - USACE and NAVAC Projects

Doyon Government Group, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Job Description Doyon Government Group (DGG) provides Design-Build and General Construction Services on demolition, new construction, renovations, repairs, and civil projects at government-owned facilities and military installations.

The Estimator - Federal Construction (remote) prepares cost estimates for construction projects to aid management in bidding on or determining price of a product or service. Depending on the size of the department the Senior Estimator will supervise and oversee estimating operations.

Essential Functions

Estimating commercial building construction and civil/public works projects

Project scheduling and cost schedule allocation

Budgeting and working with construction/project managers

Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists

Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness

Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions

Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues

Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates

Organizes and manages a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized

Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies

Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs

Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts

Supervise and mentor Estimators, Project Engineers, and other staff with the estimating department

Development of employees

EEO/AA Enforcement/Compliance Standards, as set forth further in the Job Summary and Core Requirements sections

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience as an approved construction estimator on USACE, NAVFAC, or similar federal projects

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management is preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

10 years of cumulative construction estimating experience or equivalent education and experience

Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff software and Microsoft Excel

Strong organizational skills and self-motivation

Excellent communication and computer skills

Government project experience preferred; commercial experience may suffice

EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all non-discrimination obligations, including the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Doyon Government Group is a 8(a) minority-owned small disadvantaged business and wholly owned subsidiary. We proudly partner with USACE, NAVFAC, and other federal agencies to deliver safe, high-quality, and innovative solutions.

Location Richmond, VA

Salary $95,000.00-$150,000.00

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