Construction Estimator

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A client organization in Alaska is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Estimator to manage change order pricing, prepare REAs, and support cost control in construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years' experience in USACE estimating and familiarity with Timberline software. This full-time role offers competitive pay ranging from $105,000 to $120,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of USACE MILCON estimating experience.
• Experience with Timberline software is preferred.
• Ability to source and compare qualified subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage change order pricing and scope validation.
• Prepare REAs and TIA coordination.
• Assist in negotiations and develop pricing for design changes.
• Support monthly cost control aligned with budget management.
• Maintain a live risk register as project evolves.

Skills

USACE MILCON estimating experience

Timberline software experience

Existing subcontractor network

Practical onsite background

Job description

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Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Direct placement opportunity with our client - an Alaskan native organization offering information technology, financial and administrative support, construction, and facilities management

Day to Day:

• Own change order pricing (owner and subcontractor side): scope validation, quantity re takeoff, crew build, production impacts, and pricing in MII with traceable WBS/CLIN mapping.
• Prepare REAs and equitable adjustments per FAR Changes clauses; coordinate TIA (Time Impact Analysis) with scheduling; quantify extended GC, stacking of trades, winter conditions, and inefficiency (e.g., Measured Mile where data allows).
• Apply field experience to identify scope gaps, sequencing challenges, and site-specific risks (e.g., access, laydown, dewatering, AT/FP requirements) early in the estimate.
• Assist in negotiations with COR/KO: present BOE, means & methods, and MII backup; reconcile to the Government’s IGE; reach fair and reasonable agreements aligned with district guidance.
• Develop pricing for design development changes on DB projects (RFCs, RFP clarifications); maintain running allowance/contingency drawdown logs with executive visibility.
• Support monthly cost control: align SOV with CLINs, validate change event accruals, and advise PM on budget moves to protect fee and cash flow.
• Price subcontractors change proposals: scope scrub, entitlement check, schedule correlation, and negotiation of markups consistent with contract requirements and district specific markup caps/templates.
• Maintain a live risk register and contingency posture as design matures or site conditions evolve (e.g., differing site conditions, high water events, utility conflicts).
• Consider and implement federal compliance framework such as: FAR/DFARS, UFGS/UFC, EM 385 1 1 safety, Davis Bacon wages, Buy American / BABA, Sections L & M evaluation criteria.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of USACE MILCON estimating experience
• Timberline software experience
• Existing subcontractor network and demonstrated ability to source/compare qualified subs across OK/KS and Southeast markets.
• Prior field exposure—practical onsite background to recognize constructability conditions and avoid scope gaps.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting USACE Tulsa, Mobile, Memphis, Kansas City district contracts

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Project Management

Industries

• Engineering Services, Construction, and Facilities Services

Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave