Estimator

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Environmental, Inc. (CEI) is seeking an Estimator based in Anchorage, AK to assist in preparing cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.

The role involves reviewing plans, performing quantity takeoffs, soliciting bids, and maintaining cost databases to support competitive proposals. The Estimator will coordinate with project managers and engineers, ensure compliance with specifications, and participate in pre-bid activities.

Qualifications

• No degree required
• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications and technical documents
• Familiarity with estimating software (Plan Swift, Procore, Sage Estimating, HCSS, Bluebeam)

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project expenses.
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents to identify project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculations from blueprints and construction documents.
• Solicit and obtain pricing from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain databases of material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Support the preparation and submission of competitive bids and proposals.
• Assist with analyzing project risks, assumptions, and scope requirements.
• Organize and maintain estimating files, bid records, and historical cost data.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and other stakeholders regarding project scope and costs.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as needed.
• Track bid results and assist with post-bid reviews.
• Ensure estimates comply with company standards, client requirements, and contract specifications.
• Assist with changing order pricing and cost analysis during project execution.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to estimating processes and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication

Team coordination

Construction methods

Blueprint interpretation

Office software

Estimating mindset

Education

No degree required

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Plan Swift

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Procore

Sage Estimating

HCSS

Costpoint

AutoCAD

Job description

About Central Environmental, Inc. Central Environmental, Inc. (CEI) is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Since its founding in 1984, CEI has expanded into a full-service construction and environmental remediation provider with operations in Anchorage (AK), Colorado Springs (CO), Fairbanks (AK), and Las Vegas (NV), and projects spanning the U.S. and globally. We specialize in general contracting, civil site work, underground utilities installation, environmental and demolition services.

About this position: Estimator Location - Anchorage, AK The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project expenses.
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents to identify project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculations from blueprints and construction documents.
• Solicit and obtain pricing from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain databases of material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Support the preparation and submission of competitive bids and proposals.
• Assist with analyzing project risks, assumptions, and scope requirements.
• Organize and maintain estimating files, bid records, and historical cost data.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and other stakeholders regarding project scope and costs.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as needed.
• Track bid results and assist with post-bid reviews.
• Ensure estimates comply with company standards, client requirements, and contract specifications.
• Assist with changing order pricing and cost analysis during project execution.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to estimating processes and procedures.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

Education Requirements: No degree required Level of Experience Requirements: (3) years

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Microsoft 365 Software experience: Excel, WORD, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Project - Heavy emphasis on higher-level Excel functionality.
• Strong analytical, data-management, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across departments without direct authority.
• Basic understanding of construction methods, materials, and terminology.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with estimating software preferred (e.g., Procore, Sage Estimating, HCSS, Plan Swift, Bluebeam, HeavyBid).
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred

• Experience with project estimating (civil, abatement, demo, environmental, and underground utilities), project takeoff analysis/preparation.
• Experience with Plan Swift, Autocad, HeavyJob and Costpoint is beneficial.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will have no supervisory

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to function in an office environment, including but not limited to: Standing or sitting for extended periods High usage of computers and all associated devices and attachments.

Work Environment

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Office or remote work environment as needed by the business. May have short term exposure to industrial constructions activities, remote construction environment. Ability to travel to remote construction locations and traverse construction environment

Schedule and Flexibility:

General schedule in office is: Monday - Friday Minimum (40) hours per week Unorthodox hours due to project activities May see significant spikes in activities and hours related to seasonal construction and month-end closing processes.

Other Pertinent Work Details:

Must be self-directed Must be detail and deadline oriented Ability to create and document new processes and teach newly created processes Ability to travel for site visits and job walks is preferred

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.