Estimator - Federal/Government Construction

This Estimator role involves preparing bids and proposals for secure federal construction projects ranging from interior renovations to ground-up builds, with scopes between $100K and $5M+. You'll collaborate with a growing team, report to the Director of Estimating, and play a key role in delivering high-profile government work across the DC area.

Client Details

This company is a long-standing general contractor with over 20 years of experience specializing in secure, large-scale federal construction projects-including SCIFs, anti-terrorism upgrades, and complex government facilities. With over 100 employees and a strong pipeline of work, they offer a recession-proof business model, a collaborative team culture, and exciting projects valued up to $70M throughout the DC metro area.

Description

The Estimator will support preconstruction efforts on a variety of secure federal projects, both ground-up and interior renovations, and will report directly to the Director of Estimating. The company is open to both general construction and electrical estimators, with clear growth paths and excellent team support in place.

• Prepare detailed estimates and proposals for federal construction projects ranging from $100K to $5M+

• Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to ensure accurate quantity takeoffs and pricing

• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain competitive pricing

• Analyze hard bids and negotiated proposals; provide pricing strategies and risk evaluations

• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessions

• Assist in post-bid buyout and scope reviews as needed

• Ensure compliance with government requirements and secure site protocols

Profile

• 3-7+ years of estimating experience in federal construction (general or electrical)

• Experience with interior renovations and/or ground-up projects

• Proficiency in Bluebeam; additional estimating software experience is a plus

• Strong understanding of construction documents and cost breakdowns

• Experience with hard bids and/or negotiated contracts

• Ability to pass a background check (due to the nature of secure government work)

• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines

Job Offer

• Base Salary: Up to $130K (commensurate with experience)

• Annual Bonus: Up to 20%

• PTO and Paid Holidays

• 1 Day Hybrid Schedule (after 90 days)

• Opportunities for Advancement within a growing estimating department

• Recession-Proof Work in secure federal sectors

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