Federal Construction Cost Estimator - IGCE & Budgets

Nisga'a CIOPS, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Tax-deferred savings options

Paid time off

Job summary

Goldbelt is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to provide professional cost estimation services for construction, renovation, and maintenance projects. The estimator analyzes drawings, specifications, facility data, and site conditions, and prepares detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and contingencies.

This role supports project managers, engineers, and leadership with reliable financial assessments for planning and procurement decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 3–5 years of experience in construction or cost estimating.
• Experience reviewing construction documents and producing independent estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction, renovation, demolition, and infrastructure projects.
• Review architectural, civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical plans for quantity takeoffs.
• Analyze cost data, market trends, and contractor pricing to refine estimates.
• Develop cost models for conceptual, preliminary, and final design phases.
• Assist in developing IGCEs for acquisitions.
• Maintain cost databases and estimating tools.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and PM staff on scope and constraints.
• Perform risk assessments and cost contingencies.
• Support budget planning with cost inputs and alternatives.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and adjust pricing as needed.
• Assist with scheduling inputs and resource allocation.
• Prepare written reports of methodologies and conclusions.
• Ensure estimates comply with federal, agency, and industry standards.

Skills

Interpret drawings & specs

Cost estimating software

Quantity takeoffs

Cost modeling

IGCE knowledge

Communication to nontechnical

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in construction mgmt/engineering/architecture

Tools

RSMeans

CostWorks

Sage Estimating

Job description

Goldbelt is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to provide professional cost estimation services for construction, renovation, and maintenance projects. The estimator analyzes drawings, specifications, facility data, and site conditions, and prepares detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and contingencies.

This role supports project managers, engineers, and leadership with reliable financial assessments for planning and procurement decisions.