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The Estimator prepares cost estimates for construction projects to assist with bidding and pricing, while supervising estimating operations and producing accurate estimates for multi-disciplinary Federal Government projects, including Bid-Build and Design-Build projects.
Job Responsibility
Prepare accurate estimates and proposals for USACE/NAVFAC federal construction projects
Review plans, specs, and solicitation documents to define scope and pricing requirements
Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and general conditions
Solicit and level subcontractor/vendor bids and verify complete scope coverage
Identify risks, scope gaps, and compliance-related cost drivers unique to federal and military construction
Partner with operations and field leadership on means, methods, phasing, logistics, and constructability
Prepare conceptual pricing, hard bids, negotiated proposals, and change order estimates
Maintain complete estimating documentation, bid tabs, clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions
Incorporate addenda, design revisions, and owner requirements into final pricing
Support bid reviews, proposal development, and turnover to project teams after award
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience as an approved construction estimator on USACE, NAVFAC, or similar federal projects
5+ years of estimating experience on USACE and/or NAVFAC projects for a general contractor (GC)
Strong knowledge of federal construction estimating, including specifications review, subcontractor pricing, bid leveling, and compliance-driven cost impacts typical of military construction projects
Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff software and Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational skills and self-motivation
Excellent communication and computer skills
Nice to have
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or trade school equivalent is preferred