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

- U.S. Citizen required

- Valid driver's license required

- Minimum of 5 years of professional construction cost estimating experience

- Experience preparing cost estimates for:

- New construction

- Renovations

- Repairs

- 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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

- Prepare Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), planning estimates, conceptual estimates, ROM estimates, and detailed construction cost estimates.

- 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.

Benefits

- Competitive salary

- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

- 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

📌 Construction Cost Estimator (Napoli)
🏢 Futronorporated
📍 Napoli