Cost Estimator

Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development—setting us apart from other services companies.

Tesla Laboratories is seeking a Cost Estimator to support Design Technical Support (DTS) services for the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Northwest (NAVFAC NW), Planning Design and Construction Directorate, Design Division (PDC4). This position supports the existing NAVFAC workforce and provides increased capability for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects and associated efforts undertaken by NAVFAC Northwest customers within the NAVFAC Northwest Area of Responsibility (Puget Sound area).

Perform facilities cost estimating tasks, including:

Basis of cost documentation, industry and market research.

Cost/schedule/risk analysis and crew projections.

Quantity take-offs and constructability reviews of engineering documents.

Life cycle cost analysis of projected alternative systems.

In addition, the Cost Estimator will:

Coordinate with team members to execute project scope, create/manage schedules, and track/brief budget execution in conformance with project and customer requirements.

Create project technical dashboard reports via Microsoft software (Power BI, Project, Excel, etc.).

Facilitate the minimization of project delays by providing technical reviews and recommendations within predetermined timeframes.

Research codes, guidance, policies, procedures, processes, criteria, and federal laws/regulations, and provide sound technical recommendations both verbally and in writing.

Apply innovative technical principles, practices, and theories to the resolution of technical issues.

Coordinate with the Government client, NAVFAC team members, leadership, project stakeholders, and various regulatory agencies.

Coordinate and facilitate meetings, make recommendations based on project requirements, coordinate workflow processes, schedule/coordinate Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and effectively communicate findings to project personnel; provide written minutes for all meetings.

Review technical reports, RFIs, designs, design changes (design-build and design-bid-build), project deliverables, submittals, and cost proposals from contractors to ensure compliance with customer and RFP requirements.

Provide technical support for review of the commissioning plan, design and construction submittals, and field inspections.

Provide technical support for construction field activities.

Provide a summary of accomplishments during weekly meetings and in a prepared monthly status report.

Provide weekly reports documenting technical engineering support and quality assurance on each assigned project, including status, issues, costs, schedule, and findings/observations/recommendations/data collected.

Prepare reports, Requests for Proposals, and/or scopes of work in the required format, including applicable attachments, and participate in briefings/conferences.

Prepare and deliver briefs supported by necessary project documentation to project team members, base personnel, and senior management.

Ensure timely submission of submittals, reviews, and recommendations.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Construction Estimating experience performing the tasks described above.

It is highly desirable to have a background in an engineering-related field.

Demonstrated knowledge of broad-based engineering principles and versed in the discipline being hired.

Sound understanding of technical concepts, principles, and practices applicable to multi-disciplined engineering project design.

Tesla Laboratories offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees, including:

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company contribution

Paid time off and federal holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive, family-focused company culture

Opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing SDVOSB