Estimator

Alutiiq, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement

Job summary

Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC (APC) is seeking an Estimator of Operation & Maintenance Facilities. This remote nationwide role develops BOEs for O&M and facility maintenance, coordinating staffing, equipment and vehicle costs for U.S. Government proposals.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure accurate, cost-effective bids and support senior staff in pricing strategy. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years in government contracting estimating, with

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to meet goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and proprietary information.
• Mature judgment and ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Estimate staffing for O&M and related services.
• Develop man hours for logistics, maintenance, custodial, and service operations.
• Prepare ODC requirements for large facilities contracts.
• Analyze workload data: hours, service type, staffing mix, costs.
• Proficiency with RS Means or estimating tools.
• Provide productivity factors for service work.
• Coordinate pricing strategy with project management and substantiate rates.
• Support Estimators and Cost Proposal Managers in RFP follow-up.
• Provide backup docs for proposal submittals.
• Participate in pricing reviews with upper management.
• Manage multiple complex proposals.
• Work independently to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.
• Be willing to work non-standard hours as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Estimating staffing

RS Means

Microsoft Excel

Proposal coordination

Data analysis

Pricing strategy

Staffing planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

RS Means

Job description

Alutiiq and its subsidiaries firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. We strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of invention and enjoy working as a team to create exceptional results for our customers.

AL Remote - Remote, AL 35806 US (Primary)

Category

Project Management

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$80,000 to $110,000 Annually

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required

None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC (APC) has an opportunity for an Estimator of Operation & Maintenance Facilities.

Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC (APC) provides support to Alutiiq, LLC and its subsidiaries (Alutiiq) and is responsible for all competitive proposal responses, including technical, past performance, and pricing volumes requested by federal government customers. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. Join us and engage in an experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm and where you can learn and grow to your full potential.

Alutiiq provides exceptional services and solutions across a wide range of capabilities around the globe. At the heart of our mission, we strive to empower and preserve the culture and heritage of our more than 1,000 Shareholders who are descended from the Village of Afognak in Alaska. As an Alaskan Native Corporation, we are committed to meeting our shareholders’ economic, social, and cultural obligations by building a sustainable, transparent, and growing enterprise.

This Position is Remote Nationwide Eligible

About the Role and Team

APC's Estimator reports to the Lead Estimator to develop proposal Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for multiple business lines, including Operations & Maintenance and Facility Maintenance. This position excludes construction estimating. As an Estimator of O&M facilities, you will become a member of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the submission of accurate and cost-effective proposals that offer the best value to the U.S. Government. Estimator responsibilities will include developing staffing, equipment, and vehicle effective solutions.

Your Impact

As an experienced Estimator, you will be able to share new ideas and collaborate with subsidiary Presidents, operational leaders, and proposal teams. You will also have the opportunity to align multiple teams, prepare compelling BOEs, and translate data analysis into prescriptive, actionable recommendations to win new business.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Knowledge and experience in estimating staffing requirements for Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Utilities Systems O&M, Storage & Warehousing, Supply Operations, Standing Operations, Environmental, Refuse Services, Grounds Maintenance, and Custodial Services.
• Develop or derive man hours required to support activities such as supply logistics, facility maintenance, custodial, grounds, service support operations, project support staffing, and other related services.
• Prepare conceptual to definitive other direct cost (ODC) requirements to support the estimated staffing or service for large Facilities Services/Base Operations Support Services contracts.
• Analyze and interpret raw workload data regarding historic hours, service order type and quantity, staffing and trade skill mix, material costs, equipment costs, vehicle costs, and other direct costs.
• Proficiency working in RS Means or other generally accepted estimating tools.
• Provide calculated productivity factors for service type work.
• Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in complex calculations and mathematical logic in Excel formulas and functions.
• Coordinate pricing strategy with project management and ensure substantiation of productive rates and factors.
• Support other Estimators and Cost Proposal Managers in preparing questions, responses, and RFP follow-up activities such as Evaluation Notices and Final Proposal Revisions.
• Provide backup documentation to substantiate the estimate to the Cost Proposal Manager for proposal submittal.
• Participate in pricing reviews with upper management and coordinate with senior staff to determine pricing structure. Participate in kickoff, solution, and status meetings.
• Manage multiple complex proposals simultaneously.
• Must be able to work independently and plan, conduct, and manage assigned tasks to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to work on days, evenings, nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Payrate:$80,000 to $110,000 Annually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to meet goals and deadlines accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and proprietary information.
• Mature judgment and ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of experience supporting U.S. government contracts in an estimating capacity. Five or more years of experience in the Federal proposal industry may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Knowledge of facility operations (HVAC systems, Electrical Systems, Boiler Systems).
• Knowledge of maintenance requirements for facility equipment.
• Familiarity with financial and project management principles.
• Up to 25% travel required.

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status").

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

• Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement.

Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.