Construction Supervisor – Cost Estimation

About the role

The BOSC Construction Supervisor is responsible for estimating labor, equipment, subcontract, other direct costs (ODC) and material expenses for construction and engineering projects based on RFP data. The role may also supervise a small team of less‑experienced estimators.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in sequencing construction activities and outline labor, material, and equipment components.
• Analyze specifications, sketches, blueprints, and bills of material to calculate production costs using pricing schedules and historical data.
• Collect cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors and vendors.
• Prepare and maintain historical cost data and create cost models for estimating elements.
• Revise estimates when project scope changes and assist subject‑matter experts in Bill of Estimate (BOE) development.
• Mentor and train junior estimators on the job.
• Liaise between the estimating department and other functional areas to ensure compliant data.
• Provide QA/QC support to the estimating process and review manufacturing parts lists for accuracy.
• Prepare final estimates for domestic and international government proposals and interface with government auditors for price audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of construction or government estimation experience.
• Strong understanding of the proposal process and cost‑reimbursable estimate submission.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite