Federal Construction Estimator I | Preconstruction & Bids

SEG Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SEG is seeking an Estimator I to join our team in Hamilton, VA. The Estimator I prepares accurate estimates for commercial, institutional, civil, and federal construction projects and collaborates with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers through the preconstruction process.

Strong preference for government contracting experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5 years of estimating. Mostly in-office with periodic site visits and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years of estimating experience with commercial, institutional, civil, industrial, or federal contractors.
• Experience estimating both self-performed and subcontracted work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and final construction cost estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect project costs.
• Develop estimates for SEG’s self-performed work.
• Review plans, specifications, statements of work, and solicitation requirements.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Prepare scope comparisons and bid analyses.
• Identify project risks, assumptions, and opportunities.
• Participate in constructability reviews and value-engineering efforts.
• Prepare RFIs, bid clarifications, pricing, and proposal documentation.
• Attend site visits, pre-bid conferences, and project meetings.
• Assist with preliminary schedules and project planning.
• Participate in estimate reviews and pricing discussions.
• Support project turnover from estimating to operations.

Skills

5 years estimating experience

Strong analytical abilities

Reading & interpreting drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Construction estimating software

Job description

SEG is seeking an Estimator I to join our team in Hamilton, VA. The Estimator I prepares accurate estimates for commercial, institutional, civil, and federal construction projects and collaborates with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers through the preconstruction process.

Strong preference for government contracting experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5 years of estimating. Mostly in-office with periodic site visits and travel as needed.