We are seeking a Cost Estimator Specialist to join our growing team to support our clients in Louisiana and across the nation. The Cost Estimator Specialist position is a Full-Time role with DALCS at their Baton Rouge, LA office.
About the Role
As part of the DALCS Team, our Cost Estimating Specialist will work as a member of a collaborative team to:
Responsibilities
- Analyze data and understand client relationships.
- Participate in cost estimating of projects.
- Participate in and develop benefit-cost analysis.
- Develop scopes of work, dimensions of damage elements, and organize documentation of loss in collaborative efforts with site inspections, field inspectors, and estimators.
- Support policy analysis for existing and emerging policy and guidance from FEMA and other federal and/or state agencies specific to grant eligibility.
- Assist with the development of grant submissions through grant project worksheets to support the recovery process of the client's pursuits.
- Review construction specs and plan scopes of work to assist with the development of estimates.
- This position may be required to travel and work remotely.
Qualifications
- Minimum education requirements include an Associate's degree or Technical degree, or equivalent work-related experience.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience is preferred.
Required Skills
- At least five (5) years of construction experience.
- At least three (3) years of disaster recovery experience in administering grant funding and implementation at the federal, state, or local level of government.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in cost estimating software such as RS Means, AutoCad, or equivalent tools.
- The capacity to balance multiple high-priority assignments.
- Knowledge of consulting/business practices.
- Knowledge and skill in federal grant provisions and requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Some travel may be required for client meetings.
Preferred Skills
Experience in one (or more) of the following areas:
- Accounting and/or Financing
- Cost Estimating
- Section 406 Mitigation and 404 Hazard Mitigation
- Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
- Section 428 Public Assistance Alternative Procedures
- Insurance/Adjusting
- Project Management
- Environmental and Historic Preservation
