Senior Cost Estimator

brph

Melbourne, Florida, United States · Melbourne · United States

Posted Jul 6, 2026

Other
Construction Services

Job description

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions.

About Melbourne:

Our headquarters is located in Melbourne, Florida, a vibrant city on the Space Coast where high-tech innovation meets coastal living. Here, you’ll work on dynamic, impactful projects while enjoying front-row views of rocket launches from our rooftop and quick access to some of Florida’s most beautiful beaches. Just an hour from world-class attractions like Disney World and Universal Studios, Melbourne offers the perfect balance of career growth, family life, and fun, all in a warm subtropical climate with a relaxed, suburban feel.

SUMMARY:

This position requires a senior level person who will work with construction managers, project managers and discipline leaders in planning and coordination of company’s estimating needs in support of at-risk design/build or construction projects as well as our A/E services group. Responsibilities include reviewing proposal drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate or bid. Candidate will be skilled at preparing discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work by CSI Division. Maintaining files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, prices lists, etc. May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials. Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction such as constructability review, plan, and specification coordination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will possess skills of:

At Risk Construction Estimating

Detailed takeoffs
Construction strategy development (developing competitive means and methods)
Design to Cost estimating (check pricing) during design on DB projects
Subcontractor interface and relationship building
Subcontractor research and vetting
Market and vendor research
Bid package development
General requirements estimating
Subcontractor negotiations
Change order estimating
Time impact analysis estimating
Construction cost estimating for work required by the Federal Government

A&E Design Estimating Support

Conceptual estimating
30/60/90/IFC design cost estimating
Parametric estimating techniques as well as experience
Construction cost consulting on market conditions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

This position prefers a four-year degree, preferably in architecture/engineering or construction management and minimum of fifteen years’ experience.
Experience with MS Office products required. Advanced skills with Excel is a plus.
Experience with on screen take-offs or estimating software such as Plan Swift is a plus.
Experience with BIM 360 is a plus.
Experience with commercial off the shelf estimating software a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE, including Disability/Vets