Estimator - Federal Gov't Construction Polu Kai Services, LLC - 4.6 Falls Church, VA Job Details Full-time From $110,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Hiring Schedule management Construction industry experience Estimating construction project budgets Contracts Interviewing Estimation for government construction Cost estimate preparation Construction experience B2G Certified Construction Manager Construction estimating Public sector construction project management experience Full Job Description Polu Kai Services LLC (PKS) is looking for an Estimator in our Falls Church, VA office. PKS does General Construction for the Federal Government of all types i.e. DoD/ NAVAC/Army/ Air Force/USACE/VA and National Guard. Candidate would be responsible for will be responsible for generating estimating deliverables, developing accurate conceptual cost models, understanding construction methods, productivity, equipment, systems and materials, keeping track of current material & labor pricing, and maintaining relationships with subcontractors & material vendors, and meeting with architects, owners, and outside consultants throughout the preconstruction process.

Essential Functions:

Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluation. Effectively determine the bid strategies required for PKS to be successful. Review the opportunity calendar with the Executive Committee; join in the selection process for selecting projects. Review all final estimates packages to insure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation. Provide assistant in negotiation contracts, change orders as required. Assign projects to estimating staff. Review estimates with Executive Vice President prior to releasing them to clients. Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients. May assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required. Assist with the negotiations with potential clients. Negotiate with subcontractors as needed or required Write subcontracts as needed or required Develop Bid calendar Conduct interviews for the positions within the Estimating Dept. Perform annual reviews for estimating department. Overall management responsibility for the company's Estimating Dept. Assist in setting valid performance targets. Maintain working knowledge of Polu Kai Services policies and regulations governing Polu Kai Services.

• Make senior level case work decisions.
• Demonstrated experience leading and working effectively with cross functional teams.
• Perform additional assignments as needed

Qualifications:

Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years work experience. Experience in the Federal Sector is an absolute must; A bachelor's degree preferably in engineering, architecture or construction management or equal experience in construction Scheduling software; familiar with RFP Process; ability to review project drawings and specifications. Familiar with RFIs and Bidding Software. Willing to travel to pre-bids and site visits when required

Work Remotely No Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Construction estimating: 5 years (Required)

Federal Government Construction:

5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person