Job Search Assistant
Cost Estimator
Actalent • Alexandria, VA 22303 • Posted 7 days ago
Boost your interview chances in seconds
Tailored resume, cover letter, and cheat sheet
Hybrid • Full-time • Senior Level
Job Highlights
Using AI ⚡ to summarize the original job post
Actalent is seeking a Cost Estimator to support a project at Washington Dulles International Airport, focusing on building baggage and x-ray machines. This role involves preparing cost estimates, performing quantity takeoffs, supervising cost model estimates, and developing relationships with project team members. The position requires a blend of industry experience, cost benchmarking, and project understanding to develop accurate cost estimates.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates for various estimate disciplines and provides guidance to junior staff.
- Complete pricing and cost benchmarking validations, and provide specialty cost intelligence deliverables.
- Utilize industry experience to develop cost estimates reflective of local market and project conditions.
- Examine blueprints and other documents and prepare detailed cost estimates.
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents.
- Supervise the development of conceptual and feasibility cost model estimates.
- Obtain accurate and up-to-date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc.
- Review inputted estimate takeoff information in CATO for specific disciplines.
- Review historic benchmark cost information and highlight variances.
- Work with architects and engineers to develop a clear understanding of the project scope.
- Develop relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.
- Prepare cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explain variance cost drivers.
Qualifications
Required
- 10-15 years of experience
- Ability to pass a security review with TSA
- College degree in a related field
- MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) experience
- Supervisory skills
- Relationship-building with A/E firms and project team members
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions, connecting companies with experts in various industries. They offer a wide range of engineering and sciences services, tailored to meet each client's unique needs, in industries like aerospace, defense, consumer products, life sciences, transportation, utilities, and construction. Actalent believes in the power of people and focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion while providing rewarding career opportunities.
Full Job Description
Actalent is hiring a Estimator to support a project with MWA/TSA at Washington Dulles International Airport. The project consists of building baggage and x-ray machines and ranges from $150-$650 million in size.
Job Description
+ Prepare cost estimates for various estimate disciplines and provides guidance to junior staff.
+ Complete pricing and cost benchmarking validations, and provide specialty cost intelligence deliverables.
+ Utilize industry experience to develop cost estimates reflective of local market and project conditions.
+ Examine blueprints and other documents and prepare detailed cost estimates.
+ Perform accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents.
+ Supervise the development of conceptual and feasibility cost model estimates utilizing historic benchmarking information and industry experience in order to develop complete early-stage cost estimate forecasting.
+ Obtain accurate and up-to-date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc.
+ Review inputted estimate takeoff information in CATO for specific disciplines in order to provide a check to assess accuracy and suitability for project type and specific project requirements.
+ Review historic benchmark cost information and highlight variances.
+ Work with architects and engineers to develop a clear understanding of the project scope during preparation of the estimate.
+ Develop relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.
+ Prepare cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explain variance cost drivers.
Skills/Qualifications
+ 10-15 years of experience
+ Must be able to pass a security review with TSA
+ Must have a college degree in a related field
+ MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) experience
+ Supervisory skills
+ Relationship-building with A/E firms and project team members
Work Site
This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Dulles, VA and some days remote.
Benefits:
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Six paid legal holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
+ Paid time off
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion:
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the
equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture
through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary
companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to
specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a
network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than
4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many
of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the
global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized
engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Job Description
+ Prepare cost estimates for various estimate disciplines and provides guidance to junior staff.
+ Complete pricing and cost benchmarking validations, and provide specialty cost intelligence deliverables.
+ Utilize industry experience to develop cost estimates reflective of local market and project conditions.
+ Examine blueprints and other documents and prepare detailed cost estimates.
+ Perform accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents.
+ Supervise the development of conceptual and feasibility cost model estimates utilizing historic benchmarking information and industry experience in order to develop complete early-stage cost estimate forecasting.
+ Obtain accurate and up-to-date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc.
+ Review inputted estimate takeoff information in CATO for specific disciplines in order to provide a check to assess accuracy and suitability for project type and specific project requirements.
+ Review historic benchmark cost information and highlight variances.
+ Work with architects and engineers to develop a clear understanding of the project scope during preparation of the estimate.
+ Develop relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.
+ Prepare cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explain variance cost drivers.
Skills/Qualifications
+ 10-15 years of experience
+ Must be able to pass a security review with TSA
+ Must have a college degree in a related field
+ MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) experience
+ Supervisory skills
+ Relationship-building with A/E firms and project team members
Work Site
This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Dulles, VA and some days remote.
Benefits:
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Six paid legal holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
+ Paid time off
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion:
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the
equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture
through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary
companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to
specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a
network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than
4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many
of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the
global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized
engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Search for other jobs like this one:
Search for popular related roles:
Budgetary and Cost Estimator jobs in Alexandria, VAFederal Cost Estimator jobs in Alexandria, VAManufacturing Cost Estimator jobs in Alexandria, VACommercial Cost Estimator jobs in Alexandria, VAEngineering Cost Estimator jobs in Alexandria, VAStaff Estimator / Cost Consultant jobs in Alexandria, VATooling Cost Estimator jobs in Alexandria, VAPrice Estimate Analyst jobs in Alexandria, VAPricing Cost Estimator jobs in Alexandria, VACost Estimator 2 jobs in Alexandria, VA
Search nearby locations hiring for this role:
Cost Estimator jobs in Glenmont, MDCost Estimator jobs in Bull Run, VACost Estimator jobs in Brandywine, MDCost Estimator jobs in Vienna, VACost Estimator jobs in Mount Rainier, MDCost Estimator jobs in Braddock, VACost Estimator jobs in Lake Arbor, MDCost Estimator jobs in Silver Spring, MDCost Estimator jobs in Wheaton, MDCost Estimator jobs in Beltsville, MD