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Naples, Italy
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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Job Description
Cost Estimator
Location: Naples, Italy (Travel throughout Italy and Bahrain as required)
Travel: International travel required; company-paid travel and lodging for authorized work assignments
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Tentative Start Date: September 2026 (Contingent Upon Contract Award)
Education & Experience
- U.S. Citizen required
- Valid driver's license required
- Minimum of 5 years of professional construction cost estimating experience
- Experience preparing cost estimates for:
- New construction
- Renovations
- Repairs
- Demolition
- Maintenance
- Construction contract modifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Cost Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and demonstrated construction estimating experience will be considered
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Tri-Service Cost Consultant, or equivalent construction cost estimating certification preferred
- Previous experience in design and/or construction (3–5 years) is highly desirable
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of construction estimating principles, practices, and methodologies
- Experience preparing conceptual, parametric, detailed, comparative, and Independent Government Estimates (IGEs)
- Knowledge of DoD, DON, and NAVFAC cost estimating policies and procedures
- Understanding of military construction (MILCON) and shore facility projects
- Ability to evaluate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and supplier pricing
- Knowledge of construction sequencing, constructability, and market conditions
- Ability to prepare detailed quantity take-offs and Basis of Estimate documentation
- Experience analyzing contractor proposals and supporting negotiations
- Familiarity with Uniformat II, MasterFormat, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, contractors, and government personnel
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience using:
- MII/MCACES
- RSMeans
- PACES
- Autodesk or similar design viewing software
- Cost estimating and project management software
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), planning estimates, conceptual estimates, ROM estimates, and detailed construction cost estimates.
- Develop construction cost estimates for military construction, renovation, maintenance, demolition, and facility improvement projects.
- Perform quantity take-offs using drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, supplier, and market pricing to develop accurate estimates.
- Prepare and maintain detailed Basis of Estimate documentation, including assumptions, exclusions, escalation, contingency, productivity, logistics, and risk factors.
- Review contractor proposals, A/E estimates, and supporting cost documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Support contract modifications, change orders, bid evaluations, and cost negotiations.
- Participate in project meetings, design reviews, estimate reconciliation meetings, and design workshops.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, contracting personnel, and stakeholders throughout project development.
- Evaluate design alternatives and identify cost impacts associated with scope changes, constructability issues, and schedule requirements.
- Conduct market research by obtaining supplier and contractor pricing to validate cost assumptions.
- Support quality assurance and quality control reviews of cost estimates and construction documents.
- Assist in developing budget estimates throughout all phases of project planning, design, procurement, and construction.
- Provide professional cost estimating consultation and recommendations to NAVFAC leadership and project teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Company-paid travel and lodging for authorized assignments
- Opportunity to support high-visibility U.S. Navy and DoD infrastructure projects overseas
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