Overview
Doyon Government Group (DGG) provides Design-Build and General Construction Services on demolition, new construction, renovations, repairs, and civil projects at government-owned facilities and military installations.
The Estimator - Federal Construction (remote) prepares cost estimates for construction projects to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. Depending on the size of the department the Senior Estimator will supervise and oversee estimating operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Estimating commercial building construction and civil / public works projects
- Project scheduling and cost schedule allocation
- Budgeting and working with construction / project managers
- Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists
- Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
- Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions
- Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
- Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates
- Organizes and manages a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized
- Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies
- Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
- Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts
- Supervise and mentor Estimators, Project Engineers, and other staff with the estimating department
- Development of employees
- EEO / AA enforcement / compliance standards, as set forth further in the Job Summary and Core Requirements sections
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience as an approved construction estimator on USACE, NAVFAC, or similar federal projectsBachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent relevant experience10 years of cumulative construction estimating experience or equivalent education and experienceProficiency in On-Screen Takeoff software and Microsoft ExcelStrong organizational skills and self-motivationExcellent communication and computer skillsGovernment project experience; commercial experience may sufficeWe are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all non-discrimination obligations, including the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Company Description : Trusted Construction Experts for Federal and Military Projects. Doyon Government Group is a subsidiary of Doyon, Limited, an Alaskan Corporation (ANC). We provide design-build and construction management services—including demolition, renovations, and repairs—on military installations and federal government projects nationwide. We proudly partner with USACE, NAVFAC, and other federal agencies to deliver safe, high-quality, and innovative solutions. We are a Federal Contractor and comply with applicable laws to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during the application process. If you need assistance or special accommodations, please contact the appropriate Human Resources Department at the provided number.
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