Senior Estimator - Federal & Public Sector Projects

Iron Sky Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Iron Sky Recruiting seeks an experienced Estimator/Senior Estimator to join a growing construction team focused on Federal, Military, State, and Local government projects in the United States. The role requires strong government contracting experience and leadership to manage multiple solicitations while mentoring junior staff.

The position emphasizes thorough quantity takeoffs, compliant bid proposals, and disciplined cost controls to optimize profitability across public-sector bids.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as Estimator or Senior Estimator in commercial construction.
• Experience estimating for Federal, Military, State, and Local government agencies.
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles and pricing methodologies.
• Experience preparing compliant government bid proposals and solicitations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF editing software (Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Scheduling experience using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills

Aufgaben

• Identify and pursue public-sector construction opportunities.
• Review bid documents, drawings, and specifications to determine scope and qualifications.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates through thorough quantity takeoffs and scope analysis.
• Develop General Conditions pricing and bid strategy.
• Prepare complete bid proposals, narratives, and project descriptions.
• Develop preliminary project schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Solicit, review, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Ensure subcontractor proposals comply with plans and specifications.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to evaluate scope and risk.
• Monitor cost controls and recommend strategies to enhance profitability.
• Maintain organized estimating records using Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, and related tools.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and field leadership during preconstruction.
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Kenntnisse

Estimating

Government contracting

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Cost control knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

PDF editing

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Jobbeschreibung

Iron Sky Recruiting seeks an experienced Estimator/Senior Estimator to join a growing construction team focused on Federal, Military, State, and Local government projects in the United States. The role requires strong government contracting experience and leadership to manage multiple solicitations while mentoring junior staff.

The position emphasizes thorough quantity takeoffs, compliant bid proposals, and disciplined cost controls to optimize profitability across public-sector bids.