Senior Estimator - Federal & Secure Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full estimates on federal, secure, and hardened construction pursuits, including SCIF/SAPF, force protection, and federal renovation projects
• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and hard bid estimates with a high degree of accuracy
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Prepare and present detailed cost narratives, assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions
• Contribute to value engineering exercises and constructability reviews
• Support GMP negotiations and change order pricing

Team Leadership

• Mentor and support up to two estimating team members
• Help develop estimating standards, templates, and best practices
• Support recruitment and onboarding of future estimating hires as the team grows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with project management and field teams to ensure accurate budget handoffs
• Coordinate with engineering, design, and security consultants to align cost with technical requirements
• Provide historical cost data and market intelligence to inform pursuit decisions

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction estimating experience, with at least 3+ years at a senior level
• Direct experience estimating federal government construction projects (GSA, USACE, DoD, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of federal contracting vehicles, delivery methods, and pricing structures
• Proficient in estimating software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, WinEst, HeavyBid, or similar)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present pricing narratives to clients and leadership

PREFERRED Qualifications

• Direct experience estimating SCIF/SAPF, secure, or hardened construction projects
• Familiarity with ICD 705, TEMPEST, RF shielding, and secure facility standards
• Active security clearance (Secret or TS/SCI), or eligibility to obtain one
• Previous experience mentoring or managing junior estimators
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with USACE EM 385-1-1, GSA, and DoD project requirements