Senior Estimator

SLSCO LTD.; Tamuning (GU); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SLSCO LTD in Guam seeks a Senior Estimator – Federal Construction to lead pricing and estimating for complex DoD and federal projects across Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, IDIQ/MATOC, and negotiated procurements.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of federal estimating experience, deep knowledge of procurement regulations, and the ability to develop competitive, compliant cost proposals while mentoring junior estimators and supporting pursuit strategy with senior leadership.

Competenze

• 7+ years of construction estimating with emphasis on federal projects.
• Experience pricing DoD or federal agency construction (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, GSA).
• Strong knowledge of federal procurement regulations and wage determinations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and solicitation documents.
• Experience leading design-build procurements with senior leadership; alternative contracts preferred.
• Proficient with estimating/scheduling tools (Bluebeam, Primavera P6, MS Excel, MS Project) and preferred tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience estimating in Guam, Hawaii, Pacific Theater preferred

Mansioni

• Lead bottom-up cost estimates for federal construction projects.
• Interpret RFP/RFQ instructions, drawings, specifications, wage determinations, and requirements.
• Develop pricing strategies aligned with federal methods (best value, LPTA, negotiated).
• Solicit and qualify subcontractor pricing for scope completeness and compliance.
• Support federal proposal efforts with pricing narratives, BOE, and price reasonableness docs.
• Coordinate with Operations, PM, Scheduling, Safety, QA/QC, and BD teams.
• Identify cost, scope, and schedule risks and communicate mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
• Maintain estimating quality controls; mentor junior estimators.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating practices.

Conoscenze

Federal procurement knowledge

Pricing strategy

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Strumenti

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

MS Excel

MS Project

ConstructConnect

HCSS

Trimble

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Estimator – Federal Construction to lead pricing and estimating efforts for complex federal and DoD construction projects. This role is ideal for an experienced estimator with deep knowledge of federal procurement, strong technical judgment, and the ability to develop competitive, compliant, and defensible cost proposals.

We are seeking a Senior Estimator – Federal Construction to lead pricing and estimating efforts for complex federal and DoD construction projects. This role is ideal for an experienced estimator with deep knowledge of federal procurement, strong technical judgment, and the ability to develop competitive, compliant, and defensible cost proposals. The Senior Estimator plays a critical role in pursuit strategy, subcontractor engagement, and executive-level pricing decisions across Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, IDIQ/MATOC, and negotiated procurements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead detailed, bottom-up cost estimates for federal construction projects, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontract scopes,indirects, escalation, contingencies, and risk allowances.
• Interpret and apply RFP/RFQ instructions, drawings, specifications, wage determinations, and federal contract requirements.
• Develop pricing strategies aligned with federal acquisition methods (best value, LPTA, negotiated procurements).
• Solicit, analyze, and qualify subcontractor and supplier pricing forscopecompleteness and compliance.
• Support federal proposal efforts by contributing to pricing narratives, basis of estimate (BOE), and price reasonableness documentation.
• Coordinate with Operations, Project Management, Scheduling, Safety, QA/QC, and Business Development teams.
• Identifycost, scope, and schedule risks and communicate mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
• Maintain estimating quality controls to minimize risk, omissions, and pricing exposure.
• Mentor junior estimators and support continuous improvement of estimating practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction estimating experience, with significant emphasis on federal projects.
• Demonstratedexperiencepricing DoD or federal agency construction (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, GSA, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of federal procurement regulations, wage determinations, and subcontracting requirements.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and solicitation documents.
• Advanced ability tolead both design-build and design-bi-build type procurements in tandem with senior leadership. Experience in alternative contract delivery preferred.
• Proficiencywithbasicestimating and scheduling tools such as Bluebeam, Primavera P6, MS Excel, and MSProject. Experience with advanced estimating software such as smartbid / ConstructConnet , Pipeline Suite , HCSS, Sage, Trimble etc. highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously in deadline-driven environments.
• Experience estimating in Guam, Hawaii and the larger Pacific Theater preferred

Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related fieldpreferred,or equivalent industry experience.

Why Join Us

• Lead high-visibility federal and DoD pursuitsacross the Pacific AOR
• Ability to work directly with senior leadership on pricing and strategy
• Stable pipeline of complex federal work
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity /  Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.