Job Description
Our client is seeking a Mid-Level 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
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Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ 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
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Design-Build estimating experience
• Exposure to federal or public-sector construction projects (USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, DHS, etc.)
• Experience supporting border, security, or infrastructure projects
• Hands-on experience with estimating tools such as InEight or Heavybid
• Experience supporting RFPs, conceptual/ROM estimates, and value engineering efforts
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.