Estimator
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The Estimator will support a federal construction subcontractor delivering infrastructure and security-focused projects. The role focuses on preconstruction estimates, bid evaluation, and design-build pursuits, with collaboration across project teams from early concept through execution. The Estimator will also support change order pricing and project handoffs. The posting describes the work arrangement as hybrid or remote, with periodic travel to Arizona.
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Job Description
Our client is seeking an Estimator to support a federal construction subcontractor delivering complex infrastructure and security-focused projects. This individual will play a key role in preconstruction, producing accurate and well-documented estimates, collaborating with project teams, and supporting design-build pursuits from early concept through execution.
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Proven experience with quantity takeoffs, pricing, and estimate development
- Experience soliciting, leveling, and evaluating subcontractor and vendor bids
- Develop detailed conceptual through GMP estimates based on plans, specs, and bid documents
- Perform material and labor takeoffs and assemble complete estimate packages
- Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Identify scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions, and project risks during preconstruction
- Support design-build pursuits with pricing, scope development, and clarifications
- Assist with change order pricing and budget support as projects move into execution
- Maintain organized estimating files, bid tabs, and documentation for project handoff
Skills and Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a Construction Estimator directly for a construction firm
- Experience estimating on self perform commercial or federal construction projects
- Proficiency in Excel and estimating documentation workflows
- Comfortable working hybrid or remote with periodic travel to Arizona
- Hands-on experience with estimating tools like InEight or Heavybid
- Design-Build estimating experience
- Exposure to federal or public-sector construction projects (USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, DHS, etc.)
- Experience supporting border, security, or infrastructure projects
- Experience supporting RFPs, conceptual/ROM estimates, and value engineering efforts
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
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