Remote Senior Construction Estimator – Federal Projects

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BSCS, a company delivering construction and civil services for government and private clients, seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to work remotely. The role emphasizes developing detailed cost estimates, reviewing RFPs/IFBs, and coordinating with subcontractors to prepare comprehensive proposals.

Qualifications include 10+ years in cost estimating, proficiency with e4Clicks and MS Office, and experience with USACE/Federal contracts. Equal opportunity employer; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with e4Clicks and/or large-scale estimating software.
• Advanced cost proposal and work breakdown development experience.
• Experience with FFP, Design/Build, and Design/Bid/Build contracts.
• Ability to write, review or edit cost narratives.
• Experience with on-screen take-off or quantitative software.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, online meetings).
• Familiar with RS Means pricing databases and cost indices.
• Proficiency with MS Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Ability to produce conceptual and detailed estimates for federal projects.
• Experience creating estimates for USACE or federal RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs and IFBs to determine cost requirements and timely proposals.
• Develop formats for cost proposals to meet government requirements and prepare spreadsheets.
• Develop advanced Excel formulas for cost modeling.
• Produce quantity take-offs from drawings and conceptual designs.
• Create detailed cost estimates and allocate costs via WBS or similar methods.
• Participate in strategy sessions and advise on cost strategy and revisions.
• Perform cost proposal reviews and refine methods for proposal improvements.
• Prepare cost/pricing presentations for management review.
• Review bid scope and prepare an all-inclusive estimate package.
• Develop conceptual estimates from SOWs and prepare scope of work with clarifications.
• Prepare proposal packages, RFQs, and solicit pricing from subcontractors.
• Manage pre-bid RFIs and field bid questions from subs.
• Ensure scope quantities reflect fair representation and validate material pricing.

Skills

e4Clicks

Large-scale estimating software

MS Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Cost proposal development

RFP/IFB analysis

Team collaboration

PowerPoint

Tools

e4Clicks

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

BSCS, a company delivering construction and civil services for government and private clients, seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to work remotely. The role emphasizes developing detailed cost estimates, reviewing RFPs/IFBs, and coordinating with subcontractors to prepare comprehensive proposals.

Qualifications include 10+ years in cost estimating, proficiency with e4Clicks and MS Office, and experience with USACE/Federal contracts. Equal opportunity employer; travel may be required.