Senior Construction Estimator

US Diversity Job Search; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Construction Solutions, LLC (BSCS) is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator for a remote role. The ideal candidate has a strong background in federal contracting, cost estimation, and bid preparation across various contract types, with proficiency in e4Clicks and MS Project/Primavera P6.

Responsibilities include RFP analysis, detailed take-offs, and price negotiation support. The position requires substantial experience (over 10 years) in estimating for government projects, plus

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 and edit cost narratives.
• Experience with on-screen take-off or similar tools.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and online meeting platforms.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam.
• Experience with MS Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Ability to produce conceptual and detailed estimates and support negotiations.
• Experience with federal cost estimates for general contracting (USACE preferred).
• Knowledge of standard cost estimating methodologies and basis of estimates.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs/IFBs to determine cost requirements and build timely proposals.
• Develop cost proposal formats and data spreadsheets per government requirements.
• Create detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and designs.
• Prepare and present cost estimates and cost proposals to management.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for pricing and bid packages.
• Maintain bid schedules and respond to RFI questions during bidding.
• Develop and publish basis of estimates to support proposals.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Proposal management

RFP/IFB review

MS Excel

MS Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

e4Clicks

MS Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

About Bering Straits Construction Solutions, LLC BSCS can deliver a comprehensive range of construction, renovation, and civil services tailored to both government and private-sector clients. With a commitment to quality and cost efficiency, we leverage our extensive experience to ensure exceptional service on every project. Our senior management team brings over 100 years of expertise in facility maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction, with a primary focus on serving the U.S. government. Additionally, our sister companies-Eagle Eye Electric, LLC, Bering Straits Technical Services, LLC, and Stampede Ventures, LLC-are established general contractors with proven records of success.

About this position: Senior Construction Estimator Location - Remote

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary Range: $155k - $165K

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review Government Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations for Bid (IFB) to determine specific cost requirements ensuring proposals are prepared timely and in accordance with requirements.
• Develop formats for cost proposal data to comply with Government requirements and prepare spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other estimating software.
• Ability to develop, refine and format advanced formulas in MS Excel.
• Ability to develop detailed quantity take-offs based on construction drawings and conceptual designs.
• Develop accurate and detailed cost estimates and be able to distribute specific costs accurately utilizing work breakdown structures or other cost allocation methods.
• Participate in strategy meetings and provide input on cost related matters as required, including cost strategy for initial proposal and subsequent revisions.
• Perform cost proposal reviews, evaluating formula integrity and responsiveness to Government RFP, make recommendations on methods, procedures, and techniques for refinement of proposal.
• Prepare cost/pricing presentations for management as requested/required.
• Review the scope specified within the RFP from a fully designed bid package and prepare a detailed all-inclusive cost estimate.
• Review the scope requirements of a conceptual statement of work and prepare a detailed conceptual estimate.
• Prepare a written scope of work including bid clarifications/assumptions included in the conceptual estimate.
• Prepare proposal packages and RFQ's and solicit pricing from multiple subcontractors for each division of work per the RFP requirements.
• Manage pre-bid RFI's and field bid questions from potential subcontractors.
• Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of scope.
• Review the material pricing and validate against industry standards.
• Prepare detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems (Work Breakdown Schedule (WBS)).
• Prepare a construction schedule utilizing both Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Proficiency with e4Clicks and/or large-scale estimating software
• Prior advanced cost proposal and work breakdown development experience is required.
• Experience with various contract types including FFP, Design/Build, and Design/Bid/Build Contracts.
• Ability to write, review and or edit cost narratives as required.
• Experience with On-screen Take-off or other quantitative software.
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing standard MS Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Online meeting software platforms).
• Proficient with other industries estimating databases and other estimating data sources.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam
• Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 software.
• Ability to produce conceptual estimates, detailed estimates and support negotiation efforts related to each proposal.
• Experience in the generation of cost estimates standard for a General Contractor specializing in federal construction projects.
• Working knowledge of widely accepted cost estimating methodologies required by owners, consultants and/or contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to approach technical issues, identify alternative solutions and solve complex problems.
• Experience with development and publications of basis of estimates to support estimates.
• Experience creating estimates in response to federal government RFPs, with an emphasis on USACE, is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant cost estimating experience.
• Ability to manage the workload include setting priorities and meeting schedules effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of subcontractor/vendor relations and processes.
• Must be task oriented, self-motivated with the inherent ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines and work as team member.
• Familiar with RS Means pricing databases and applicable city cost indexes.
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred

• 7 years federal contracting estimating experience to include contracts and subcontracts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety‑Sensitive Role Requirements

This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi‑line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Equal Opportunity

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.