Senior Federal Construction Estimator

AACE International - United Kingdom; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will guide conceptual, ROM, parametric, and bottom-up estimates, collaborating with Business Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Proposal teams to develop winning pricing strategies and high-quality proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of construction and/or environmental estimating experience, preferably supporting federal government projects.
• 5–7 years of estimating and preconstruction experience.
• Experience supporting DoD/DOE/FEMA/USACE/GSA or other federal/state/local agencies.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as InEight, Sage Estimating (Timberline), RSMeans, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with complex formulas, cost models, and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, scheduling, procurement, and change orders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced proposal environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of construction cost estimates from conceptual planning through final proposal submission.
• Prepare accurate estimates using limited information by applying industry expertise and collaborating with SMEs.
• Develop ROM, parametric, and detailed bottom-up estimates for various project types.
• Lead major proposal estimating efforts with cross-functional teams.
• Incorporate subcontractor and vendor quotations into estimates.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify risks and cost drivers.
• Develop pricing strategies, labor rate schedules, indirect costs, and estimate documentation for contracts.
• Review estimates and mentor team members on estimating best practices.
• Support proposal development with BD and Capture teams to craft competitive solutions.
• Improve estimating processes, tools, and cost assemblies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Cost Engineering or related field

Tools

InEight

Sage Estimating

RSMeans

Excel

Job description

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

The ideal candidate will guide conceptual, ROM, parametric, and bottom-up estimates, collaborating with Business Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Proposal teams to develop winning pricing strategies and high-quality proposals.