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    Engineering and Construction Project Cost Estimator - Arlington, United States - Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

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    Description

    Compensation Grade:

    S22

    Salary Range:

    $112,986.00-$163,829.00

    Opening Date:

    March 8, 2024

    Closing Date:

    Please Note:
    All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.


    As an Engineering and Construction Project Cost Estimator, you will develop, validate and present cost estimates, cost impact analyses and forecasts for the Airports Authority's construction programs and ensure estimated project change costs are in line with market costs.


    Engineering and Construction Project Cost Estimator


    Serves in the Project Controls and Management (PCM) Department of the Office of Engineering located at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD).

    Performs as the Airports Authority's subject matter expert for a wide range of cost estimating functions, including verification (or origination) of independent cost estimates, cost impact analysis, cost analysis, statistical business case analysis, and cost forecasting functions in support of the planning and management of the Capital Construction Program (CCP), Capital Operating and Maintenance Investment Program (COMIP), Dulles Corridor Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Dulles Corridor Repair and Rehabilitation (R&R) Program.

    Performs related duties.

    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES


    Develops budget estimates, independent cost estimates (ICEs), analyzes proposals, develops negotiations position, supports or leads negotiations with contractors, A/Es and consultants.


    Develops Design-To-Cost (DTC) and coordinates directly with Architectural and Engineering (A/E) estimators in preparation and validation of the design submittal estimates, construction bid estimates, and design clarification estimates.


    Provides cost reconciliation to budget, informs management of budget overruns.


    Reviews bid schedules and develops liquidated damages (LDs), assess changes and their impacts on project cost, coordinates with project scheduler/COTR on project delivery impact.


    Provides directions and oversight of consulting estimators in the preparation of independent cost estimates related to project development, construction change orders, and budget development.


    Coordinates directly with project managers, project administrators, and various Design Department and Construction Department staff to coordinate and verify project metrics, project actuals, contract commitments and business case/cost justifications.

    Coordinates with construction managers, Airports Authority staff, and project controls staff to help determine the cost and schedule impacts related to change control on capital projects.

    Reviews contract documentation and contract modifications to determine scope of work and/or scope changes related to budget and schedules.


    Coordinates with Department of Procurement and Contracts to help define the cost and schedule requirements of procurement requests and activities.

    Reviews and offers expertise for compiling and reviewing Request for Proposals (RFPs) and RFP responses from bidders.


    Informs senior management and Airports Authority Vice Presidents on matters relating to budget estimates, independent cost estimates, construction and design change notice estimates, and various cost benefit analyses in support of management budgetary decisions.


    Performs statistical analyses in support of cost estimates by developing a comprehensive risk analysis for all construction estimates, considering such factors as work scope, criticality and timelines, and associated market factors on labor and materials.

    Quantifies project risks to help develop an adequate contingency level on the associated projects and provides narrative explanations for risk levels and the project's risk rating.

    Collects, coordinates, and prepares supporting documentation and cost data for annual budget preparation to present to the CEO and the Airports Authority Board of Directors in collaboration with the Design Department and the Planning Department and other Airports Authority Offices to create and review Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), to prepare associated documentation, Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to support CCP and COMIP for annual budget preparation.


    Maintains knowledge of industry expert forecasts, as well as current leading economic indicators, and benefit indicators on construction labor, and other econometric indicators that impact potential estimating assumptions in support of Airport Authority projects.

    Performs other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS


    Seven years of progressively responsible experience in analyzing and estimating costs of design and construction projects and a Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management or in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.


    Knowledge of and ability to apply project cost accounting (e.g., scheduling, costing, estimating, and reporting) in engineering and construction work.


    Knowledge of engineering/architecture design industry, with emphasis on civil and structural engineering and engineering and construction project management and ability to apply it to analyze cost and schedule impacts on detailed project cost estimates and analyses.


    Knowledge of A/E project management practices and standards, industry forecasts, and economic indicators and ability to apply it to ensure that project costs are quantified and priced in accordance with current and forecasted market conditions.

    Ability to make detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.

    Ability to speak and write effectively.

    Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software, with emphasis on construction project management and estimating systems/software.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE).


    Certification as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) from AACE, or a fully equivalent certification.

    CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

    A state driver's license in good standing.

    NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

    Operates vehicle landside and airside (requires AOA permit).

    Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

    May be exposed to adverse weather conditions and dust, grease, and dirt when visiting work sites. Wears personal protective equipment, as needed, at work sites.

    A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

    Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.| Follow us on Twitter @MWAAcareers.

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