Senior Construction Estimator

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

Job Category: Construction and Extraction

Requisition Number: SENIO006248

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $155,000 USD to $165,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

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.

• 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 indices.
• 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.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.