Overview

We are seeking a Senior Estimator – Federal Construction to lead pricing and estimating efforts for complex federal and DoD construction projects. This role is ideal for an experienced estimator with deep knowledge of federal procurement, strong technical judgment, and the ability to develop competitive, compliant, and defensible cost proposals.

The Senior Estimator plays a critical role in pursuit strategy, subcontractor engagement, and executive-level pricing decisions across Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, IDIQ/MATOC, and negotiated procurements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead detailed, bottom-up cost estimates for federal construction projects, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontract scopes,indirects, escalation, contingencies, and risk allowances.
Interpret and apply RFP/RFQ instructions, drawings, specifications, wage determinations, and federal contract requirements.
Develop pricing strategies aligned with federal acquisition methods (best value, LPTA, negotiated procurements).
Solicit, analyze, and qualify subcontractor and supplier pricing forscopecompleteness and compliance.
Support federal proposal efforts by contributing to pricing narratives, basis of estimate (BOE), and price reasonableness documentation.
Coordinate with Operations, Project Management, Scheduling, Safety, QA/QC, and Business Development teams.
Identifycost, scope, and schedule risks and communicate mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
Maintain estimating quality controls to minimize risk, omissions, and pricing exposure.
Mentor junior estimators and support continuous improvement of estimating practices.

Qualifications

7+ years of construction estimating experience, with significant emphasis on federal projects.
Demonstratedexperiencepricing DoD or federal agency construction (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, GSA, etc.).
Strong working knowledge of federal procurement regulations, wage determinations, and subcontracting requirements.
Advanced ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and solicitation documents.
Advanced ability tolead both design-build and design-bi-build type procurements in tandem with senior leadership.Experience in alternative contract delivery preferred.
Proficiencywithbasicestimating and scheduling tools such as Bluebeam, Primavera P6, MS Excel, and MSProject.Experience with advanced estimating software such assmartbid/ConstructConnet,Pipeline Suite,HCSS, Sage, Trimbleetc.highly preferred.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously in deadline-driven environments.
Experience estimating in Guam, Hawaii and the larger Pacific Theater preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related fieldpreferred,or equivalent industry experience.

Why Join Us

Lead high-visibility federal and DoD pursuitsacross the Pacific AOR
Ability to work directly with senior leadership on pricing and strategy
Stable pipeline of complex federal work
Competitive compensation and benefits

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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