Estimator

This position will be hybrid, with 25-50% of their time working remotely.

Work Location:  Full Time on Site, New Mexico

Duration: Long Term  

Rate: is open and non-exempt 

Hours: Full time / 40+ hours (onsite)

Per diem: $178.00/day (7 days per week)

Mob / Demob: GSA Expenses

Trip Home: 1 paid trip home per month

US Citizenship Required

This position independently is responsible for developing construction estimates and providing financial and cost analyses and reports supporting the capital projects expanding the site.

This position interfaces with employees and managers at all levels of the organization and externally with vendor.

• Responsible for independently leading, directing and addressing all cost estimating activities for projects.

• Reviews engineering specifications and drawing to determine quantities of materials needed.

• Obtains pricing information including construction time, materials and labor.

• Works closely with project managers and commercial people to build and validate the financial and cost portions of business cases for potential changes to the project cost estimate.

• Understands and is familiar with the applicable codes and site licensing basis requirements.

• Builds, maintains, and updates financial tracking models for the project, including assistance with the preparation of budget and analysis of variances between actual project costs and budget.

• Maintains and prepares the various monthly reporting dashboards to be provided to management.

• Maintains and prepares various reporting mechanisms to be provided to management to allow management the ability to make timely decisions.

• Assists in the preparation of annual and long-term capital and operating budgets analysis.

• Assists evaluation of contractor proposals.

• Collects and evaluates data and develops plans and economic/technical requirements for projects.

• Researches and evaluates economic (market) opportunity, applicable regulation compliance and cost impact of equipment and material utilization for the project.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• Must have Proven experience in project cost estimating.

• Proficiency in using estimating software and tools.

• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously.

• Knowledge of local building codes, regulations, and permitting processes is a plus.

Physical Requirements: Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.