Job Summary
The Estimating Analyst supports the development of accurate, defensible, and fully documented cost estimates in support of CBRE GovCon bid and proposal activity. Under the direction of the Director of Estimating, the Estimating Analyst builds cost model inputs, develops Bases of Estimate (BOEs) for assigned cost elements, sources and evaluates vendor and subcontractor quotes, and ensures that every proposed cost is traceable to a PWS requirement and a credible data source. This role is the entry point into the CBRE GovCon Estimating career track and is designed for professionals developing hands-on depth in GovCon cost estimating, BOE methodology, and FAR compliance.
Primary Job Functions
• Support the development of bottom-up cost estimates for direct cost elements including labor, materials, equipment, travel, and subcontracts, based on the PWS or SOW.
• Populate the proposal cost model in accordance with the standard CBRE cost model template; ensure all inputs are clearly labeled and traceable to BOE documentation.
• Draft Bases of Estimate for assigned cost elements using the approved BOE template and estimating methods; submit to Director of Estimating for review.
• Support labor build-up development: research labor categories, compile hours estimate based on PWS task analysis, and source labor rates from approved data sources.
• Research and apply applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determinations for covered positions; flag any positions where proposed rates are at or near WD minimums.
• Solicit vendor and subcontractor quotes by issuing RFQs, tracking responses, and logging received quotes in the Vendor Quote Library.
• Support price reasonableness determination preparation for subcontractor quotes under Director of Estimating guidance.
• Develop ODC line-item detail: research unit costs using vendor catalogs, GSA schedules, and historical data; document quantities and sources.
• Compute travel costs using current GSA per diem rates; document all inputs and assumptions.
• Apply escalation rates from the approved rate card to option year cost elements; verify escalation is applied consistently across the cost model.
• Maintain cost model version control; archive prior versions to the VERSIONS subfolder per SharePoint naming conventions.
• File all work products to the designated proposal SharePoint folder within one business day of completion.
• Participate in proposal kickoffs; receive and execute assigned tasks from the input assignment matrix within established deadlines.
• Support the Director of Estimating during internal review tollgates by responding to questions about assigned cost model inputs.
• Contribute to post-award lessons learned by documenting estimating assumptions that proved inaccurate.
Education, Experience and Certification
Required/Preferred
Education Level
Description
Required
Bachelor’s degree
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business or related field
Required/Preferred
Years of Experience
Description
Required
Preferred
2 + year
4+ years
Experience in cost estimating, financial analysis, procurement, or a related field.
Relevant experience, preferably within the government contracting industry.
Required/Preferred
License/Certification
Description
Preferred
N/A
Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Working Conditions
Remote role with standard business hours; additional time may be required during peak periods.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail; comfortable working with large, formula-driven Excel workbooks.
• Ability to read and interpret government Statements of Work and Performance Work Statements to identify cost drivers.
• Strong research skills; ability to locate, evaluate, and cite data sources for cost elements.
• Organized and process-oriented; able to manage multiple assigned tasks within hard proposal deadlines.
• Clear written communication skills for BOE narrative development.
• Familiarity with Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determinations or other prevailing wage requirements is preferred.
• Experience using GSA per diem rates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indices, or similar standard cost data sources is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction estimating tools or unit-price books, such as RSMeans or PAXUS, is preferred.
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS Prime, or a comparable GovCon ERP system is preferred.
Financial Responsibilities
• No
People Management
• No
Travel Requirements
• No
Disclaimer
CBRE Government Services is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The base salary range for this position is $70,000- $90,000. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.
This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.
THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in cost estimating, financial analysis, procurement, or a related field
- Relevant experience within the government contracting industry
- At least 4 years of relevant experience
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including comfort with large formula-driven Excel workbooks
- Ability to read and interpret government Statements of Work and Performance Work Statements
- Strong research, documentation, organization, and written communication skills
- Familiarity with Service Contract Act wage determinations or prevailing wage requirements
- Experience using GSA per diem rates, Bureau of Labor Statistics indices, or similar cost data sources
- Knowledge of RSMeans, PAXUS, or comparable construction estimating tools or unit-price books
- Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS Prime, or a comparable government contracting ERP system
What We Do
CBRE Government & Defense Services provides facilities management, advisory, project management and self-performed capabilities for complex, secure environments. It supports federal, state and provincial agencies across the United States and Canada, as well as government and defense missions worldwide. Its work includes integrated facilities management, healthcare and medical services, operations and maintenance, environmental services, base operations support, engineering and construction, asset management, leasing, consulting, and cleared-facility operations.
