Senior Construction Cost Estimator (Federal/IGCE)

Goldbelt, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Goldbelt, Inc. is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to provide professional cost estimation for construction, renovation, and maintenance projects, ensuring accurate, defendable projections for planning and procurement.

The estimator reviews drawings and specs, analyzes data and market trends, and develops labor, materials, and contingency estimates to support project managers and leadership. This role ensures reliable financial assessments for strategic decision-making and effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 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 plans to develop accurate quantity takeoffs across disciplines.
• Analyze cost data, market trends, and pricing to refine estimates.
• Develop cost models for conceptual, preliminary, and final design phases.
• Assist in developing independent government cost estimates (IGCEs) for acquisitions.
• Maintain cost databases and estimating tools.
• Coordinate with engineering and project management staff on scope and constraints.
• Perform risk assessments and create contingencies and escalation factors.
• Support budget planning with cost inputs and value-engineering options.
• Evaluate contractor proposals for pricing discrepancies and adjustments.

Skills

Interpret drawings

Construction means & methods

Cost estimating software

RSMeans

CostWorks

Sage Estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Cost modeling

Parametric estimating

Comparative pricing

Clear technical communication

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

IGCE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering/architecture or related field

Tools

RSMeans

CostWorks

Sage Estimating

Job description

Goldbelt, Inc. is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to provide professional cost estimation for construction, renovation, and maintenance projects, ensuring accurate, defendable projections for planning and procurement.

The estimator reviews drawings and specs, analyzes data and market trends, and develops labor, materials, and contingency estimates to support project managers and leadership. This role ensures reliable financial assessments for strategic decision-making and effective