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.