Cost Estimator (Construction)

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 an opportunity for a Construction Cost Estimator for a contingent position tied to a proposal. This position is based in Edgewood, MD. Primarily responsible for estimating construction projects, which includes providing new bid setup, issuance of bid documents, tracking subcontractor responses, keeping subcontractor database up to date, bidding all construction divisions, keeping estimating statistics, and pricing change orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission to appropriate parties.
• Select advantageous deals by evaluating offers and quotes.
• Analyze data and produce forecasts. Perform risk analysis.
• Work with Operations to ensure a complete understanding of the scope of work.
• Ensure sufficient subcontractor coverage for each and every bid.
• Prepare bid general conditions and review with operations before bid submittal.
• Assist with pricing change orders if required.

Skills required

• Proven experience as a construction estimator.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal Government procurement methodology, including hard bids, IDIQ and various task order type contracts.
• Working knowledge of the Design‑Build process.
• Thorough knowledge of Metro Washington DC subcontractors. Ability to work with subcontractors during bids.
• Ability to multi‑task and establish priorities.
• Excellent computer skills. Construction software knowledge.
• Able to generate take-offs.
• Ability to understand bid job instructions and detailed specifications.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Basic requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• An Active Secret Clearance.
• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or comparable Work Experience.
• Professional Certification in the state of MD.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in the construction industry in the estimating field.
• RS Means experience.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year