Construction Estimator

Boston Private; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Private seeks a highly skilled Construction Estimator with federal project experience to prepare competitive, compliant estimates. The role covers assembly, unit-based, and detailed estimating, plus coefficient development for RS Means-based contracts.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in construction estimating, including federal work with agencies like USACE, NAVFAC, VA, or GSA. Travel for pre-bid visits is expected, and a BM/CE degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in construction estimating, including 3+ years on federal projects.
• Experience with government clients such as USACE, NAVFAC, VA, GSA, AFCEC, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of RS Means.
• Proficient in coefficient development for IDIQ, SABER, and JOC contracts.
• Strong background in assembly, unit-based, and detailed estimating.
• Proven ability to lead or support GC competitive bid estimates.
• Travel: Required for pre-bid site visits and client walkthroughs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for federal projects.
• Use RS Means and historical data for pricing.
• Develop pricing for JOC/SABER/IDIQ contracts.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate proposals, and ensure competitiveness.
• Maintain pricing libraries and track market trends.
• Coordinate with internal teams on preconstruction, operations, and proposal development.

Skills

RS Means knowledge

assembly estimating

unit-based estimating

detailed estimating

GC bid estimating

coefficient development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience

Tools

RS Means CostWorks

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Construction Estimator with proven experience in preparing competitive and compliant estimates for federal construction projects, including design-build, design-bid-build, and Job Order Contracting (JOC) or SABER-type contracts. The Estimator must demonstrate mastery in assembly estimating, unit-based estimating, detailed estimating, GC bid estimating, and coefficient development for RS Means-based contracts.

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates using:




• Assembly Estimating for major building systems and scopes.


• Unit-Based Estimating utilizing RS Means and historical cost data.


• Detailed Estimating based on construction drawings and RFP narratives.


• GC Bid Estimating for competitive bids requiring subcontractor integration.


• Coefficient Development for JOC/SABER/IDIQ contracts to ensure responsive, profitable factors based on RS Means unit line items and regional cost modifiers.




• Develop pricing strategies for federal RFPs issued by agencies such as NAVFAC, USACE, VA, GSA , and others.


• Attend site visits, perform scope validation, and identify project risks and constructability issues.


• Issue RFQs to subcontractors and vendors; level and analyze received proposals for completeness and competitiveness.


• Prepare all pricing documentation including bid forms (SF1442), cost narratives, schedules, bonding requirements, and wage rate compliance.


• Use parametric estimating techniques for early-phase pricing when limited design information is available.


• Maintain and update pricing libraries and cost history databases.


• Track market trends, escalation, labor availability, and regional pricing variances.


• Coordinate with internal teams on preconstruction, operations, and proposal development.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in construction estimating, including 3+ years on federal projects .


• Federal Experience: Demonstrated experience with government clients such as USACE, NAVFAC, VA, GSA, AFCEC, or similar.


• Technical Skills:




• Advanced knowledge of RS Means .


• Proficient in coefficient development for IDIQ, SABER, and JOC contracts.


• Strong background in assembly , unit-based , and detailed estimating .


• Proven ability to lead or support GC competitive bid estimates .




• Software: Microsoft Excel (advanced), Bluebeam Revu, RS Means CostWorks, and digital takeoff platforms like PlanSwift or similar.


• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.


• Certifications (Preferred): OSHA 30, CPE, or equivalent.


• Travel: Required for pre-bid site visits and client walkthroughs as necessary.