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JOB TITLE: Facilities Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $23-60/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Support the planning, budgeting, and execution of construction projects at aerospace facilities as a Level 2 Facilities Engineer with a focus on construction estimating.

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialized aerospace facility construction projects.

• Collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, subcontractors, and construction teams to develop accurate project estimates and cost analyses.

• Maintain estimating templates, unit pricing databases, and historical cost data for aerospace and government-contracted construction projects.

• Evaluate change orders, perform cost impact analysis, and support risk assessments, contingency planning, and cost control initiatives.

• Generate bid packages, review subcontractor quotations, and support value engineering efforts throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and contractual requirements including FAR and DFARS standards.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience or equivalent Certified Construction Estimator (CCE) experience.

• 2–4 years of experience estimating large-scale, high-tech, or government-contracted construction projects.

• Experience with AI-based estimating tools and construction estimating software such as:

  • Sage Estimating

  • WinEst

  • ProEst

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and related analytical/reporting tools.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Construction methods and materials

  • Building codes and industry standards

  • AIA and ASCE standards

• Ability to read and interpret:

  • Construction drawings

  • Specifications

  • BIM models

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present complex cost data to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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