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Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services
Charleston, SC

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Federal Acquisition Regulations
Contract documentation review
Construction specifications
Contract review
Construction drawing review
Government contract management experience
Estimating construction project budgets
Estimation for government construction
Cost estimate preparation
B2G
Technical Proficiency
Procurement regulatory knowledge

Full Job Description

Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager

Location: Perry, GA

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for federal construction projects. This role is responsible for developing accurate cost estimates, supporting proposal development, managing subcontractor procurement, evaluating project risk, and ensuring successful project transitions from pursuit through award.

The ideal candidate brings extensive federal construction estimating experience and a strong understanding of Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, MATOC, IDIQ, and negotiated procurement environments.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Cost Analysis

Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates.
Prepare quantity takeoffs and pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and solicitation requirements.
Develop competitive pricing strategies while protecting project profitability.
Maintain historical cost databases and estimating benchmarks.
Present estimate reviews to executive leadership prior to submission.

Federal Proposal Support

Review RFPs, IFBs, Sources Sought notices, and federal solicitations.
Develop pricing volumes and support technical proposal development.
Coordinate subcontractor outreach, bid-day activities, and proposal schedules.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Davis-Bacon, Buy American Act, and other federal requirements.
Conduct subcontractor bid leveling and scope analysis.
Support Design-Build pursuits alongside architects, engineers, and consultants.

Preconstruction Management

Lead project planning efforts during pre-award and transition phases.
Develop project budgets, schedules, logistics plans, and execution strategies.
Perform constructability reviews and value engineering assessments.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with operations teams to ensure seamless project handoff.
Participate in site visits, client meetings, and pre-bid conferences.

Leadership & Collaboration

Mentor and support junior estimating personnel.
Establish estimating standards and best practices.
Support project teams with change order pricing and cost analysis.
Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, design partners, and government clients.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of construction estimating experience.
5+ years estimating federal construction projects.
Experience estimating projects ranging from $1M to $35M+.
Strong knowledge of federal procurement and contracting requirements.
Experience with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build delivery methods.
Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, Procore, BuildingConnected, or similar platforms.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Preferred

CPE, DBIA, PMP, CCM, LEED, or related certifications.
Experience with NAVFAC, USACE, Air Force, GSA, DHS, VA, or other federal agencies.
Experience managing multiple pursuits simultaneously.
Familiarity with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

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Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Cost Analysis

Federal Proposal Support

Preconstruction Management

Leadership & Collaboration

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