Senior Federal Construction Estimator
Established Federal Construction Contractor Seeks Senior Estimator This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kal Mayer Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year A bit about us: We are a mission-focused team specializing in the execution of complex federal construction projects across the Southeast. With extensive experience supporting agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), and other federal entities, we deliver projects that demand the highest standards of compliance, safety, and performance. Our work spans a variety of scopes and locations, and we are trusted to meet rigorous government specifications while maintaining operational excellence at every level. Why join us? Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives 100% employer-paid individual medical insurance Paid holidays and PTO 401(k) with company contribution Opportunity to work on high-profile federal projects region-wide Direct access to executive leadership and decision-makers Stable backlog of federal work and long-term career growth Collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued Opportunity to influence pursuits, preconstruction strategy, and company growth initiatives Job Details We are seeking an experienced Federal Construction Estimator to lead the estimating and preconstruction efforts for federal design-build and vertical construction projects. This individual will play a critical role in identifying opportunities, developing winning proposals, preparing detailed estimates, supporting contract negotiations, and ensuring a smooth transition from preconstruction into project execution. The ideal candidate understands federal procurement processes, has extensive experience pricing government construction work, and can confidently navigate complex plans, specifications, and contract requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop conceptual, budgetary, and detailed construction estimates for federal projects Analyze drawings, specifications, scope documents, and solicitation packages Lead bid preparation efforts from opportunity identification through contract award Manage subcontractor and vendor outreach, qualification, and pricing efforts Prepare quantity takeoffs, labor analyses, material pricing, and cost forecasts Collaborate with operations teams during project handoff and buyout activities Support proposal development for Design-Build, MATOC, IDIQ, and task order pursuits Evaluate project risks, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities Track market pricing trends, labor rates, and subcontractor availability Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client engagement activities Assist with budgeting, scheduling, and preconstruction planning initiatives Maintain accurate estimating records and reporting documentation Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline 10 years of construction estimating experience 5 years focused on federal construction projects Experience estimating vertical construction projects valued at $10M Strong knowledge of FAR and federal contracting requirements Proven experience with Design-Build delivery methods Experience pursuing and executing work for agencies such as: USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, DOD, etc. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents Strong understanding of construction means, methods, scheduling, and cost control Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Preferred Experience with MATOC, IDIQ, and Job Order Contracting (JOC) programs General Contractor license Existing relationships with federal subcontractors and vendors Experience supporting both estimating and preconstruction functions Technical Skills Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 Bluebeam Adobe Acrobat Construction management and estimating software platforms Travel Periodic travel will be required for project site visits, pre-bid meetings, client engagements, and project planning activities. Work Environment This position operates in both office and construction site environments. Site visits may involve exposure to active construction conditions, including uneven terrain, elevated work areas, varying weather conditions, and other construction-related hazards. Appropriate PPE will be required when visiting project sites. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
