Estimator

As an Estimator, you will serve as a cost management expert for all levels of projects from small to large prospectus level. The Office of Program and Project Management responsibilities include data analysis, project measures, IT tools, project manager training and certification, cost and schedule management, and project risk identification and management. We are currently filling three vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Prepares and reviews bid-level, budget, planning, parametric, and definitive cost estimates for new construction, modernization, renovation, repair, alteration, and lease-construction projects ranging from moderate to highly complex. Serves as a technical authority and subject matter expert for cost estimating and cost management, resolving significant, unusual, or contentious cost and budget issues. Reviews, verifies, and approves A/E cost estimates, price proposals, and detailed estimates for moderate to highly complex buildings and systems.

Provides authoritative consultation to A/E estimators, project managers, design teams, contracting personnel, and other technical specialists to ensure projects are designed and delivered within established budgets. Ensures estimates adhere to Federal guidelines, accessibility codes, FAR requirements, ethics provisions under U.S. Code, and other applicable laws and regulations. Interprets and applies Federal guidelines, regulations, acquisition requirements, and applicable United States Code, CFR, GAO decisions, and other legal precedents.

Provides support for the national cost management program by engaging in the development and implementation of agency-wide cost management standards, tools, products, and guidelines, including implementation of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) procedures. Manages the entire contract lifecycle for external subject matter experts and other services, from initial identification and procurement through contract negotiation, execution, and closeout.

Ensures that all contracts are aligned with organizational goals and objectives, and that external SMEs provide high quality services within budget and on schedule.

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.

Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-13 salary range starts at $106,437 per year. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience

Specialized experience is experience which included responsibility for developing and managing construction or alteration projects. Such experience must demonstrate experience defining requirements with customers; applying construction and cost estimating methods and techniques; contract administration; inspection and acceptance of materials and workmanship; and construction, installation or repair of various types of systems used in public use buildings (e.g., heating, air conditioning, fire safety, ventilation, plumbing).