Construction Cost Estimator – Bids & Proposals

Kalman and Company; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalman & Company has a Construction Cost Estimator position in Edgewood, MD. This contingent role focuses on estimating projects, setting up new bids, issuing bid documents, tracking sub responses, and keeping the subcontractor database current while bidding all divisions and maintaining estimating statistics.

Requirements include US Citizenship, Active Secret Clearance, a BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, MD certification, 3+ years in estimating, and RS Means experience.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• 3+ years of estimating experience in construction.
• RS Means experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed bids and reports for submission.
• Evaluate offers and quotes to select advantageous deals.
• Analyze data, forecast outcomes, and perform risk analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations to understand scope of work.
• Ensure subcontractor coverage for all bids.
• Prepare bid general conditions and review with Operations.
• Assist with pricing change orders when needed.

Skills

Construction estimating

Federal procurement methods

Design-Build process

Subcontractor coordination

Multi-tasking

Construction software

Take-offs

Bid instructions interpretation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

MD stateProfessional Certification

Tools

RS Means

Job description

Kalman & Company has a Construction Cost Estimator position in Edgewood, MD. This contingent role focuses on estimating projects, setting up new bids, issuing bid documents, tracking sub responses, and keeping the subcontractor database current while bidding all divisions and maintaining estimating statistics.

Requirements include US Citizenship, Active Secret Clearance, a BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, MD certification, 3+ years in estimating, and RS Means experience.