Senior Federal Construction Estimator

AACE International; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to lead cost estimating for a broad range of construction and environmental projects, with emphasis on DoD, DOE, FEMA and other government clients.

The role requires developing conceptual, ROM and detailed bottom-up estimates, coordinating with Business Development, Engineering and Proposal teams to craft competitive pricing strategies and robust proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–10 years in construction/environmental industry, preferably with federal projects.
• 5–7 years estimating/preconstruction experience.
• Experience supporting DoD/DOE/FEMA/USACE/GSA or similar agencies.
• Experience developing detailed bottom-up, conceptual, ROM and parametric estimates.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as InEight, Sage Estimating, RSMeans or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills with complex formulas, cost models and data analysis.
• Knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, scheduling, procurement and change orders.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of construction cost estimates from conceptual planning to final proposal submission.
• Prepare estimates using available project information and historical data with SME input.
• Develop ROM, parametric and detailed bottom-up estimates for diverse project types.
• Lead proposal estimating efforts with cross-functional teams for winning pricing packages.
• Incorporate subcontractor/vendor quotes into project estimates.
• Perform constructability reviews and identify risks and cost drivers.
• Develop pricing strategies, labor rates, indirect costs and estimate documentation for contracts.
• Review estimates and mentor team members on estimating practices.
• Support proposal development with Business Development and Capture teams.
• Improve estimating processes, tools, databases and standard models.
• Present estimate assumptions, methodologies and risks to leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Deadline prioritization

Communication/presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

InEight

Sage Estimating (Timberline)

RSMeans

Excel

Job description

APTIM is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to lead cost estimating for a broad range of construction and environmental projects, with emphasis on DoD, DOE, FEMA and other government clients.

The role requires developing conceptual, ROM and detailed bottom-up estimates, coordinating with Business Development, Engineering and Proposal teams to craft competitive pricing strategies and robust proposals.