Cost Estimator

Description Cube Root Corporation is a Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and certified 8 (a) small business headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC. We specialize in construction management, program and project planning, project management, program management, facilities management and engineering services. Our passion is to provide professional advice to policy makers, developers, fellow engineers and others in the facilities planning, design and construction. As a company and as individuals, we are committed to the highest ethical standards and hold ourselves accountable to our clients, but most importantly to the communities, that depend on our work. We take on big challenges and are committed to seeing them through to a successful conclusion. We are also proud of our commitment to expand opportunities for people in underrepresented communities. Cost Estimator Must possess strong writing, communication, organizational, and time-management skills. The ideal candidate must be a detail oriented, self-starter who can multi task. Must be proficient in the preparation in Cost Estimation by using information gathered from proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements. Assist in or lead cost estimating efforts on complex civil, structural as well as mechanical projects. Perform take-offs and solicit quotes. Perform production-based cost estimating and provide scheduling information and coordination. Utilize RS Means or other reliable cost estimating software for smaller price items or non-disciplinary data. Review in-progress design drawings for constructability issues. Review specifications for cost-related constructability issues and to evaluate blend between prescriptive language and performance standards. Provide QA review on work by others. Position Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum 5 years direct field experience on one or more civil projects. Experienced in cost estimating and pricing work. Experienced in construction claims or change order pricing. Accredited undergraduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management. Professional registration or certification, or ability to obtain within the 1st year of employment. Strong analytical and computer software skills. Specification writing and review. Structuring of Measurement and Payment. Scheduling familiarity. BENEFITS: We offer competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, life/AD&D, 401K, and paid time off in addition to great career growth opportunities. EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Postings located: http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf pursuant to subsection 1103.2 through 1103.10 of Mayor’s Order 85-85; “Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements in Contracts.” Pay Range is $85 to $95 an hour Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Number of Openings 1 Number Filled 0 Open Date 3/31/2025 Pay Range $85 to $95 an hour Shift -not applicable- About the Organization Cube Root Corporation is a management consulting firm offering construction management, planning, project management, program management, facilities management and engineering services. Our Mission is to provide professional advice to policy makers, developers, fellow engineers and others in infrastructure planning and design using sound engineering judgment, principles of science and engineering, and adhering to the highest level of ethical responsibility, to improve the health, sustainability and quality of life for citizens and subsequently the community on a whole. As a company and individuals, we are obligated to adhere to the highest level of ethical responsibility and honesty at all times. We take on big challenges and are committed to seeing them through using the best knowledge available to us. We hold ourselves accountable to our clients but most importantly to the communities that depend on our work. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Construction Management