# Senior Estimator, Federal Group

> Consigli Construction · Washington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-17

**Salary:** USD 137,000–195,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Estimating

## Description

**Employment Type:**   Full-Time 

**FSLA:** Salary/Exempt 

**Division:** Estimating 

**Department:**  Estimating 

**Reports to:** Chief Estimator 

**Supervisory Duties:** Yes 

**Salary Range:** $137,000 - $195,000

Lead all estimating efforts on the most complex and large-scale projects, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating. 

**Responsibilities / Essential Functions** 

-   Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s). 
-   Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations. 
-   Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects. 
-   Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members. 
-   Effectively communicate with all stakeholders. 
-   Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews. 
-   Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work. 
-   Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner. 
-   Prepare value engineering and risk analysis. 
-   Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate. 
-   Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates. 
-   Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process. 
-   Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets. 
-   Ensure quality control of bids and estimates. 
-   Prepare an in-house budget and GMP. 

### **Key Skills** 

-   Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
-   Extreme attention to detail required.  
-   Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.  
-   Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.  
-   Motivated and driven.  
-   Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.

### Required Experience

-   BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating field. 
-   10+ years of experience in construction. 
-   Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.  
-   Proficiency in specialized estimating software. 
-   Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
-   Federal bidding/estimating experience strongly desired, but not required.

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