Project Cost Estimator
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Family:
Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Our team helps Federal Government clients design build and operate owned and leased facilities on Redstone Arsenal. Throughout the lifecycle of these facilities cost estimation is needed at the parametric and detailed levels. Cost estimators on our team provide estimates before design throughout design and during construction on parts and whole projects.
During Construction cost estimators will estimate changes generated by the client field conditions and from the General Contractors. They will then compare those estimates with the proposals from the General Contractors.
After occupancy of the facilities cost estimators will assist in O&M lifecycle cost estimates utilities and energy estimates as well as renovation and mission change estimates.
Throughout the lifecycle of the Contract cost estimators will maintain historical records to inform them and the client of market and economic trends in all aspects of facilities.
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
o Once onboard with Guidehouse new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.Bachelors degree
FIVE (5) or more years of experience as a cost estimator.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Excellent IT and math skills
Good problem-solving skills
The ability to pay close attention to detail
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Good project management skills
Have a keen sense of business acumen and awareness
An understanding of the importance of data confidentiality
Ability to work independently
The ability to organize work and meet deadlines
Knowledge of regulations price trends and exchange rates in building construction and associated trades
Experience using industry software products used for cost estimating activities to include RS Means and CTC.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Sage
- Construction Management
- Paving
- Restoration
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Auto Estimating
About Company
Guidehouse is the only scaled advisory consultancy in the world to fully integrate commercial and public or government businesses within each of our industry segments because complex problems require both perspectives to address and outwit.
