Construction Cost Estimator

Bering Straits Native Corporation

$85K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Construction Manager or Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 3+ years estimating construction projects from site visits or drawings
  • Experience in federal DoD contracts
  • Proficient with cost estimating software like RSMeans
  • Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Estimate construction projects from proposals and site visits
  • Assemble proposals with required documentation
  • Manage tasks for task order contracts
  • Develop business proposals and documentation
  • Utilize RSMeans or similar software for cost assessment

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive construction projects
  • Engagement in both government and private sector work
  • Opportunity for professional growth within an established company
  • Supportive work environment focused on diversity and integrity
  • Potential for site visits and travel to engage with projects firsthand
Full Job Description
About this position: Construction Cost Estimator Location - Belcamp, MD

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary Range: $85k - 140k

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Previous Federal DoD contract experience
  • Management of proposing on task order contracts
  • Construction Project Estimating experience
  • Ability to build a project from a narrative and estimate without a design.
  • Assemble a proposal with all required documentation
  • Business development background to include proposal development
  • RSMeans or other cost estimating software experience
  • Microsoft Project experience
  • Other duties as assigned

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications
Education Requirements: Certified Construction Manager or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college
Level of Experience Requirements: Three plus years' experience in estimating construction projects from site visits / off drawings

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite
• Current favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI), in accordance with AR 380-67
• Valid Driver's License
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with RS Means, or other cost estimating software

Preferred
• RS Means, or other cost estimating software
• Microsoft Project experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills

Supervisory Responsibilities
• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements
• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required. Also, site visits are part of the position needed for pricing projects and observing progress.

Physical Setting: Office Setting.

Schedule and Flexibility: 0700 - 1600, or as needed.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Other Pertinent Work Details: Position requires site visits and some travel.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

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