Cost Estimator (Construction)

Kalman & Company has an opportunity for a Construction Cost Estimator for a contingent position tied to a proposal. This position is based in Edgewood, MD. Primarily responsible for estimating construction projects, which includes providing new bid setup, issuance of bid documents, tracking subcontractor responses, keeping subcontractor database up to date, bidding all construction divisions, keeping estimating statistics, and pricing change orders.

1. Proven experience as a construction estimator.

2. Thorough knowledge of Federal Government procurement methodology, including hard bids, IDIQ and various task order type contracts.

3. Working knowledge of the Design-Build process.

4. Thorough knowledge of Metro Washington DC subcontractors. Ability to work with subcontractors during bids.

• →Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• →Excellent computer skills. Construction software knowledge.
• →Able to generate take-offs.
• →Ability to understand bid job instructions and detailed specifications.
• →Strong communication and analytical skills

• US Citizenship is required.
• An Active Secret Clearance.
• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or comparable Work Experience
• Professional Certification in the state of MD.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in the construction industry in the estimating field.
• RS Means experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year