Cost Estimator

Focus:

Specializes in estimating costs, reconciling Schedule of Rates (SORs), and maintaining cost-related documentation.

Responsibilities:

Lead cost estimation projects, ensuring accuracy and reliability of cost estimates

Submit budget requests

Maintain cost & budget trackers tracking

Approved quantities

Unit rates

Acceleration costs

Maintain approved overtime logs

T&M Sheets (rework costs);

Star Rates

Free Issued Material

Incentives

Detailed direct and indirect costs

Ensure efficiency and adherence to SOPs

Maintain accurate project completion progress and estimated completion dates trackers

Schedule and attend weekly reconciliation meetings and closeout meetings; with vendors and SAS personnel

Maintain and update a historical tool costs tracker

Identify any findings or discrepancies and report them to SAS Management

*MUST HAVE HIGH LEVEL EXCEL SKILLS

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in construction, accouting, or finance is preferred.

• 1-3 years of estimating experience.

• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data functions).
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical mindset.

• Good organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.

• Strong communication (verbal / written) and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Promotes a cooperative Safety Team environment culture of mutual support.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

MSR-FSR is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development