Junior Cost and Schedule Analyst

Description

About the Company Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development—setting us apart from other services companies.

Job Description

· Provide cost estimates for NASA RFPs for fixed price TOs for various contract Methods of Implementation (MOIs) including Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), NASA direct, Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) contract, Small Task Order Construction Contract (STOCC), Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), and other Government managed institutional contracts.

· Prepare cost estimates in accordance with KSC-SPEC-G-0002, Specification for Compiling Construction Cost Estimates.

· Provide Fact Sheets initiating Change Orders that document the description, reason for change and cost and schedule impact to the project as necessary. For changes whose value exceed $150K, use the Technical Evaluation Report Template and the guidance in the Technical Evaluation of Sole Source Contractor Proposals Guide.

· Use the most current R.S. Means database for line items of each individual construction task in preparation of cost estimates. Select line items that most accurately and completely represent the work being accomplished in a fixed price TO scope. If an item is not included in R.S. Means CostWorks, the item shall be considered a Non-Price Item (NPI). Separately identify and price all NPIs using appropriate wage rates.

· Maintain proficiency in the most current Unit Price Book (UPB) by RSMeans CostWorks including the following list of cost data publications: Assemblies and Cost Data, Building Construction Cost Data, Concrete and Masonry Cost Data, Electrical Cost Data, Heavy Construction Cost Data, Interior Cost Data, Mechanical Cost Data, Plumbing Cost Data, Site Work & Landscape Cost Data, Square Foot Costs, Commercial Renovation Cost Data, Facilities Construction Cost Data, and Facilities Maintenance & Repair Cost Data.

· Base estimates on quantities of individual work elements; knowledge of associated non priced tasks and items; performance times; and design sketches and submittals.

· Review and prepare detailed cost estimates for budgeting and all phases of project execution (e.g. pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and closeout).

· Assist the Government in preparing for negotiations of approved changes, new work modifications, claims, dispute resolution and final decision making by the CO.

· Provide analyses to determine why individual project bids may have varied from the estimated cost. Budget estimates shall be developed using all relevant standards, policies, and site conditions.

· Perform cost estimating data collection, processing, visualization, and presentation tasks.

Benefits Tesla Laboratories offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees, including:

• •Competitive compensation
• •Health, dental, and vision insurance
• •Retirement plan with company contribution
• •Paid time off and federal holidays
• •Professional development and training opportunities
• •Supportive, family-focused company culture
• •Opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing SDVOSB

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of Cost or Schedule Analyst experience from which at least 3 years were supporting construction activities; OR Vocational/technical or military certification and 9 years' cost and schedule experience from which at least 6 years were supporting construction activities; OR High School Diploma and 14 years' cost and scheduling experience from which 10 years were supporting construction activities. Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software (or equivalent software) is preferred.