Construction Cost Estimator
Pubblicato il 09-08-2026 - Futron in Napoli
Location: Naples, Italy (Travel throughout Italy and Bahrain as required)
Travel: International travel required; company-paid travel and lodging for authorized work assignments
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Tentative Start Date: September 2026 (Contingent Upon Contract Award) Education &
Experience - Valid driver's license required - Minimum of 5 years of professional construction cost estimating experience - New construction - Renovations - Demolition - Maintenance - Construction contract modifications - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Cost Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred - Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and demonstrated construction estimating experience will be considered - Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Tri-Service Cost Consultant, or equivalent construction cost estimating certification preferred - Previous experience in design and/or construction (3–5 years) is highly desirable Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Thorough knowledge of construction estimating principles, practices, and methodologies - Experience preparing conceptual, parametric, detailed, comparative, and Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) - Knowledge of DoD, DON, and NAVFAC cost estimating policies and procedures - Understanding of military construction (MILCON) and shore facility projects - Ability to evaluate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and supplier pricing - Knowledge of construction sequencing, constructability, and market conditions - Ability to prepare detailed quantity take-offs and Basis of Estimate documentation - Experience analyzing contractor proposals and supporting negotiations - Familiarity with Uniformat II, MasterFormat, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, contractors,
and government personnel - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - Experience using:
- MII/MCACES - RSMeans - PACES - Autodesk or similar design viewing software - Cost estimating and project management software - Develop construction cost estimates for military construction, renovation, maintenance, demolition, and facility improvement projects.
- Perform quantity take-offs using drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, supplier, and market pricing to develop accurate estimates.
- Prepare and maintain detailed Basis of Estimate documentation, including assumptions, exclusions, escalation, contingency, productivity, logistics, and risk factors.
- Review contractor proposals, A/E estimates, and supporting cost documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Support contract modifications, change orders, bid evaluations, and cost negotiations.
- Participate in project meetings, design reviews, estimate reconciliation meetings, and design workshops.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, contracting personnel, and stakeholders throughout project development.
- Evaluate design alternatives and identify cost impacts associated with scope changes, constructability issues, and schedule requirements.
- Conduct market research by obtaining supplier and contractor pricing to validate cost assumptions.
- Support quality assurance and quality control reviews of cost estimates and construction documents.
- Assist in developing budget estimates throughout all phases of project planning, design, procurement, and construction.
- Provide professional cost estimating consultation and recommendations to NAVFAC leadership and project teams.
- Company-paid Life Insurance - 401(k) with Company Match - Paid Time Off and Holidays - Company-paid travel and lodging for authorized assignments - Opportunity to support high-visibility U.S. Navy and DoD infrastructure projects overseas