Estimator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Previous Federal Estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree OR 5–8 years of relevant federal estimating experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong understanding of estimating processes and procedures.
• Extensive experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) and lump sum estimating methods.
• Proven ability to organize, perform, review, and present cost estimates with minimal supervision.
• Deep understanding of project schedules and the ability to forecast cost curves based on activity sequencing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling/construction software (e.g., Primavera, Procore).
• Working knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to promote consistency across projects and clients.
• Prepare detailed reviews to support cost estimates, cash flow projections, and estimate documentation.
• Participate in all phases of the bid and estimating process—from reviewing plans and specifications to soliciting and negotiating pricing from subcontractors and suppliers—through final bid completion and buyout.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, pricing, scoping, and bidding for construction projects, including complex trade packages and self-performed work.
• Collaborate with the Director of Preconstruction and team members throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs.
• Assist in pricing and bidding construction projects.
• Develop and document assumptions during conceptual estimating and apply them to takeoff tasks.
• Communicate with architects and owners to clarify scope, materials, and scheduling requirements; document all clarifications.
• Review milestone documents to identify and price value engineering opportunities.
• Participate in internal estimate review processes.
• Assist in assembling final estimates for owner presentations.
• Collect and organize bid information post-bid for future reference.
• Support field operations with change order pricing as needed.
• Coordinate with subcontractors by providing necessary information and documentation.
• Prepare contractual scope exhibits for subcontracts.
• Participate in hard bid estimating and GMP budgeting activities, including soliciting subcontractor bids and evaluating proposals.