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We are seeking a full-time, remote Cost Estimator QAS Professional (CM – EST) to join our dynamic and growing team at the Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. This project phase constructs approximately 166,000 gross square feet (GSF) of space for a new 30-bed Long-Term Spinal Cord Injury (LTSCI) unit with associated clinical and administrative support spaces at the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, Texas. Construction of the new LTSCI includes renovation of a portion of the existing Acute Care Spinal Cord Injury Building to join and integrate with the new LTSCI. Construction also includes modification and realignment of the campus loop road, utility upgrades, and associated site improvements.
Relevant Experience
Experience reviewing design and construction plans against existing site conditions.
Experience in the resolution of unforeseen site and design conditions/problems and propose cost effective technical solutions.
Experience conducting inspections and inventories of such structures to identify and note deficiencies, problems, or the general physical condition of such structures.
The minimum requirement is six (6) years of cost estimation services.
Requirements:
The Cost Estimator (CM – EST) will prepare detailed cost estimates for proposed changes from detailed drawings, specifications, sketches, narrative descriptions, Request for Information (RFI) response, supplemental instruction packages, or other available information to assist the RE (Resident Engineer) staff in meeting documentation requirements required for issuing requests for change proposals.
Perform inspection of conditions and review of contract drawings, specifications, approved submittals, RFI responses, and other relevant information for the purposes of determining impact and/or developing estimates or positions on construction cost specifically as it relates to potential changes.
Perform analysis of contractor change proposals by comparing to previously prepared estimates and making written recommendations in the form of a pre-negotiation objective memorandum for use by the RE staff and/or contracting officer to assist in developing the Government's position and/or to guide negotiations with the contractor.
Reviewing and analyzing contractor written claims and/or requests for adjustment of price and providing written recommendations to the SRE or Contracting Officer on the technical merits and pricing elements via written draft negotiation position/objective.
Performing investigation or market study via telephone, internet, or other means to determine appropriate pricing for specialty services or construction not typically found in estimating guides to support development of estimates for proposed changes, analysis of contractor proposals, and/or development of pre-negotiation objectives.
Reviewing approved schedules and documenting contractor progress on change order work including information on crew size, equipment, weather, and other issues affecting contractor productivity to assist the RE staff and/or contracting officer with developing negotiation positions on unacceptable contractor costs for delays due to understaffing, inefficient means and methods, or concurrent delays for which the Government would not be liable for costs or time.
Reviewing contractor change proposals for conformance to contract requirements and preparing detailed recommendations on costs, quantities, materials, equipment, labor, and contractor inefficiencies or any other issues that impact cost of the change.
Assisting the contracting officer by participating in negotiation meetings with contractors as a technical expert providing input on costs, quantities, markups, fees, etc.
Education:
Bachelor of Science from an accredited four (4) year institution of higher learning.
A certification of cost estimating (PCEA, CEP, CPE, or CCEA) that requires at least 5 (five) years of cost-related experience.
Benefits
401(k)
Bi-Weekly 401(k) Company Contribution (3% of Salary)
Annual Profit-Sharing contribution to 401(k)
10 Paid Federal Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Optional Benefits
Accident Coverage
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Term Life Insurance
Medical Bridge
Critical Illness
Davenergy Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
