Senior Construction Estimator

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)

$155K — $165K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant cost estimating experience.
  • Experience with federal government RFPs, particularly USACE.
  • Proficiency in advanced cost proposal and work breakdown development.
  • Familiarity with various contract types including FFP and Design/Build.
  • Expertise in estimating software like e4Clicks and On-screen Take-off.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
  • Ability to produce conceptual and detailed cost estimates.

Responsibilities

  • Review RFPs and IFBs for cost requirements and prepare timely proposals.
  • Develop cost proposal formats compliant with government standards.
  • Create detailed quantity take-offs from construction drawings and designs.
  • Attend strategy meetings to advise on cost strategies and revisions.
  • Conduct reviews of cost proposals for formula integrity and accuracy.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates including scope of work and bid clarifications.
  • Compile proposal packages and solicit subcontractor pricing.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Opportunities for collaboration in strategic meetings.
  • Professional development through advanced estimating software exposure.
  • Potential for involvement with federal construction projects.
Full Job Description
About this position: Senior Construction Estimator Location - Remote

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: $155k - $165K

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Review Government Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations for Bid (IFB) to determine specific cost requirements ensuring proposals are prepared timely and in accordance with requirements.
  • Develop formats for cost proposal data to comply with Government requirements and prepare spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other estimating software.
  • Ability to develop, refine and format advanced formulas in MS Excel.
  • Ability to develop detailed quantity take-offs based on construction drawings and conceptual designs.
  • Develop accurate and detailed cost estimates and be able to distribute specific costs accurately utilizing work breakdown structures or other cost allocation methods.
  • Participate in strategy meetings and provide input on cost related matters as required, including cost strategy for initial proposal and subsequent revisions.
  • Perform cost proposal reviews, evaluating formula integrity and responsiveness to Government RFP, make recommendations on methods, procedures, and techniques for refinement of proposal.
  • Prepare cost/pricing presentations for management as requested/required.
  • Review the scope specified within the RFP from a fully designed bid package and prepare a detailed all-inclusive cost estimate.
  • Review the scope requirements of a conceptual statement of work and prepare a detailed conceptual estimate.
  • Prepare a written scope of work including bid clarifications/assumptions included in the conceptual estimate.
  • Prepare proposal packages and RFQ's and solicit pricing from multiple subcontractors for each division of work per the RFP requirements.
  • Manage pre-bid RFI's and field bid questions from potential subcontractors.
  • Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of scope.
  • Review the material pricing and validate against industry standards.
  • Prepare detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems (Work Breakdown Schedule (WBS))
  • Prepare a construction schedule utilizing both Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 software.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications
  • Proficiency with e4Clicks and/or large-scale estimating software
  • Prior advanced cost proposal and work breakdown development experience is required.
  • Experience with various contract types including FFP, Design/Build, and Design/Bid/Build Contracts.
  • Ability to write, review and or edit cost narratives as required.
  • Experience with On-screen Take-off or other quantitative software.
  • Demonstrated proficiency utilizing standard MS Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Online meeting software platforms).
  • Proficient with other industries estimating databases and other estimating data sources.
  • Experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam
  • Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 software.
  • Ability to produce conceptual estimates, detailed estimates and support negotiation efforts related to each proposal.
  • Experience in the generation of cost estimates standard for a General Contractor specializing in federal construction projects.
  • Working knowledge of widely accepted cost estimating methodologies required by owners, consultants and/or contractors.
  • Demonstrated ability to approach technical issues, identify alternative solutions and solve complex problems.
  • Experience with development and publications of basis of estimates to support estimates.
  • Experience creating estimates in response to federal government RFPs, with an emphasis on USACE, is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant cost estimating experience.
  • Ability to manage the workload include setting priorities and meeting schedules effectively.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of subcontractor/vendor relations and processes.
  • Must be task oriented, self-motivated with the inherent ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines and work as team member.
  • Familiar with RS Means pricing databases and applicable city cost indexes.
  • Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred
  • 7 years federal contracting estimating experience to include contracts and subcontracts.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.


DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements
  • This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

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.

The 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 in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

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.

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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