Senior Federal Construction Estimator & Proposal Lead

aptim

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 145,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)

Job summary

APTIM seeks an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for a wide range of construction and environmental projects, with a strong focus on federal government clients including DoD, DOE, and FEMA.

The successful candidate will lead estimating efforts from concept through final proposal, mentor team members, and collaborate with BD, Engineering, Procurement, and Proposals to deliver winning pricing. Pay ranges from $110,000 to $145,000 per year.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline (equivalent industry experience considered).
  • 5–10 years of construction/environmental industry experience, preferably supporting federal government projects.
  • 5–7 years of estimating/preconstruction experience.
  • Experience supporting DoD, DOE, FEMA, USACE, GSA, or other federal, state, or local government agencies.
  • Strong experience developing detailed bottom-up estimates as well as conceptual, ROM, and parametric estimates.
  • Proficiency with estimating software such as InEight, Sage Estimating (Timberline), RSMeans, or similar platforms.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, cost models, and data analysis.
  • Working knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, scheduling, procurement, and change order management.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and perform in a fast-paced proposal environment.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of construction cost estimates from conceptual planning through detailed design and final proposal submission.
  • Prepare accurate estimates using limited or evolving project information by applying industry expertise and collaboration with subject matter experts.
  • Develop and review conceptual, ROM, parametric, and detailed bottom-up estimates for various project types.
  • Lead major proposal estimating efforts, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver complete and competitive pricing packages.
  • Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate subcontractor and vendor quotations into project estimates.
  • Perform constructability reviews and identify project risks, assumptions, and cost drivers to improve estimate accuracy.
  • Develop pricing strategies, labor billing rate schedules, indirect cost allocations, and estimate documentation for multiple contract types.
  • Review estimates prepared by other team members and provide technical guidance and mentorship.
  • Support proposal development activities by collaborating with Business Development and Capture teams to develop competitive solutions.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools, databases, cost assemblies, and standardized estimating models.
  • Present estimate assumptions, methodologies, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting aggressive proposal schedules and maintaining accuracy.

Skills

Estimating
DoD projects experience
Proposal development
Excel skills
Cost estimation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline

Tools

InEight
Sage Estimating
RSMeans
Excel

Job description

APTIM seeks an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for a wide range of construction and environmental projects, with a strong focus on federal government clients including DoD, DOE, and FEMA.

The successful candidate will lead estimating efforts from concept through final proposal, mentor team members, and collaborate with BD, Engineering, Procurement, and Proposals to deliver winning pricing. Pay ranges from $110,000 to $145,000 per year.

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