FULLY REMOTE Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Pay range: $50.00 to $58.00 per hour on W2

Responsibilities:

Perform and/or direct material take-off analysis of design drawings and specifications to accurately determine quantities for cost estimating purposes.

Build bottom-up cost estimates (labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor).

Develop and document the Basis of Estimate (assumptions, exclusions, methodologies, sources, allowances, contingency, range of accuracy).

Estimate waste characterization, handling, transportation, and disposal costs (RCRA/TSCA/C&D) considering profile requirements, haul distances, and landfill fees.

Manage the preparation of a cost estimate to execute a proposed scope of work and support proposal team during development of remediation technical approaches.

Plan, organize and supervise the work of cost estimate preparation support staff.

Following project award, support project execution team with the issue of purchase orders to selected contractors and vendors confirming scope of work and cost to complete.

Maintain historical cost data and benchmarks. Develop current project estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data.

Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-multiple disciplines.

Familiarity with construction estimating resources and software such as RSMeans, Sage Estimating or ProEst is a plus.

Must have:

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts AND 6+ years of estimator-related work experience (including environmental remediation) OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check; many projects/clients are security sensitive.

Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.

Artech