Senior Cost Estimator

About Bodwé Professional Services GroupBodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We enhance space and place in partnership with clients that span the country and business sectors, offering full-service architecture and engineering services as well as contract support services for federal agencies. We design and build, preserve and restore, mitigate and manage, serve and problem solve. Role SummaryThe FBI requires the on-site assistance of one Senior Cost Estimator to assist with fulfilling the design and construction requirements of the AESU team. 
**This role is 100% on-site in Quantico, VA.; individuals must already have Top Secret security clearance.**
Accommodation RequestsWe are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com
Essential Functionsa. Provide cost estimating support to FBI Architects and Engineers, including developing independent cost estimates on new projects and evaluating outside construction cost estimates.   b. Possess an understanding of and be able to complete tasks using RS Means data, as well as Microsoft Excel software. c. Coordinate with AESU peer colleagues, FBI Project Managers, customers and other Bureau personnel/contractors, and other project team members on projects as necessary. d. Other similar or related services not of a decision-making nature. e. Miscellaneous services that require proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project software tools. f. Assist in the development of reports, studies, and presentations. g. Exhibit professionalism, good customer service and communication skills, and serve as a cooperative team player. h. Multitask and assume multiple projects or assignments simultaneously. i. Collaborate and resolve critical and possibly controversial issues with a multi-disciplined team of architects, engineers, and federal agency clients. j. Exhibit resiliency if shifting priorities require reprioritization of workload. k. Understand and be able to implement standards as outlined in the Bureau’s Program of Requirements (POR), Campus Design Guides, and Construction Standards. Suggest edits or updates to this document, as applicable. 
Required Qualifications- Top Secret security clearance- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university- 10+ years of experience in cost estimating for commercial/government office building design and construction- 20+ years of experience in cost estimating for commercial/government office building design and construction is preferred- Must be proficient in current version of RS Means software and Microsoft Excel 
Equal Employment OpportunityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Native American Hiring PreferenceOur parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, “qualified” means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and “suitable” means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstance and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:

• First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and
• Second, to qualified spouses, and qualified custodial parents; and
• Third, to other qualified Native Americans; and
• Fourth, to all other qualified applicants

Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.
Reporting Branch: Federal Support Services Reporting Entity: 7GAEFair Labor Standards Act Status: ExemptHours Per Week: 40Reporting Status: 100% OnsiteReports To: Senior Federal Program ManagerManages Others: NoOvernight Travel: Up to 10%

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