SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY (CHIEF COST ENGINEER)

About the Position

Responsible for cost estimating for all phases of planning, design, & construction of all projects. Prepares estimates for bids, studies, facilitates cost & schedule risk analyses, estimates prepared by A-E firms, & supports projects with estimates for contract modifications.

Duties

• Administration and preparation of all phases of construction estimating process such as budgetary, conceptual, final design estimates for both civil and military projects.
• Responsible for the review of estimates prepared by A-E firms, preparation of the Government Estimate for bid documents and the preparation of the baseline project estimates for congressional authorization.
• Makes recommendations to Selection Authority and / or Contracting Officer with regard to the evaluation of Contractor IFBs (Invitation for Bids) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) for accuracy, completeness and conformance to to source selection plans.
• Exercises full supervisory control for a team of cost engineering professionals.
• Performs full managerial and administrative responsibilities for the Branch.
• Determines training needs and conducts on-the-job training, as required.
• Interprets policies, regulations, standards, and procedures for subordinates.
• Establishes and enforces safety rules and regulations. Interviews and selects new candidates and receive / resolves complaints and grievances.
• Prepares position classification, review workload projections and determine hiring needs, re-evaluate duty assignments and possible re-engineering or abolishment, and assuring attainment of position management objectives.

Requirements

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