Cost Estimator 

Grant Leading Technology (GLT) is looking for an experienced Cost Estimator to provide expert cost analysis services for our clients. In this role, the candidate will be required to take customer requirements, conduct research and analysis to create comprehensive total cost for procuring and installing those requirements. Duties will be completed remotely (work from home), and hours will be Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30 pm EST. In addition, will be responsible for the following:

•Perform a wide variety of cost analysis and estimation for commercial and government clients in the aviation industry in support of acquisition programs

•Provide analytical solutions, including development of program life cycle cost estimates (LCCEs), alternative analyses, economic analysis, and other business case documentation

•Perform data collection and analysis, life cycle cost estimating, model development, cost risk analysis, affordability assessments, cost-benefit analysis, and other technical analyses as needed

•Contribute effectively to working groups through oral and written communication and cooperative working relationships, work closely with stakeholders

•Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications, and related documents

•Identify acquisition and execution costs for design, construction, and furniture requirements using known and unknown basis of estimates

•Develop basis of estimates and standard framework documents for cost estimating policy for previously unknown or undocumented costs

•Develop Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) and Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE)

•Resolve discrepancies between estimates and actual proposals

•Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data

•Develop cost estimating plans that serve as requirements planning documentation for government lease acquisition. 

•Read and analyze documentation and blueprints in order to give accurate material, cost, time and labor estimates

•Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

Qualifications and Education Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, economics, math, engineering, or operations research

•Must be able to perform Monte Carlo Simulations

•Must have knowledge and expertise using RS Means

•Experience in cost analysis and proficiency in use of cost estimating and risk tools such as ACEIT, SEER-SEM, @RISK and Crystal Ball

•Experience in performing Initial Investment Decision and Final Investment Decision estimates

•Proven experience managing construction projects, manufacturing product or other services to determine the cost estimate for bidding or service in these or other areas.

•Analyzing Information, Estimating, Planning, Reporting Research Results, Strategic Planning, Requirements Analysis

•Attention to Detail

•High level of critical thinking and problem solving

•Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

•Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

•Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task

•High level of proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office products

•Strong analytical background and good interpersonal skills. Years of required experience vary based on specific position requirements

•Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience working for a federal government entity

•Master’s degree is desired

•Preference given to candidate with knowledge of government acquisition processes and experience in the development of models and databases 

•Knowledge of SAGE

•Experience developing furniture cost estimates a plus

•Preferred experience in developing Government Cost Estimates