Construction Manager - Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it , creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview

The Construction Manager – Estimator (CM-EST) provides specialized construction estimating, cost analysis, and project controls support for a diverse portfolio of construction, renovation, infrastructure modernization, utility, and facility improvement projects at Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities. Serving as the Government's owner's representative for cost estimating and cost control, the CM-EST supports project planning, design, procurement, construction, change management, payment review, and closeout activities within an active healthcare environment.

The CM-EST applies sound estimating judgment to evaluate project scope, quantities, labor and material costs, contractor pricing, schedules of values, and monthly payment requests. Working collaboratively with VA personnel, architects, engineers, contractors, schedulers, and multidisciplinary stakeholders, the CM-EST identifies cost risks, verifies alignment between work completed and amounts billed, and supports accurate, defensible, and timely project cost decisions.

Mode:

• This is a full-time, onsite position. 
• Employees are expected to report to the designated work location during scheduled work hours.
• Any required travel is the employee's responsibility and is not compensated unless otherwise required by applicable law.
• The company does not provide a company vehicle. Employees must use their own transportation when travel is required.

Role Responsibilities

The Construction Manager – Estimator is expected to:

• Serve as the Government’s owner’s representative for construction estimating, cost analysis, and cost control throughout all phases of assigned construction projects.

• Prepare, review, and validate conceptual, schematic, design-development, construction-document, change-order, and independent cost estimates using current market data and sound estimating practices.

• Review plans, specifications, statements of work, contractor proposals, schedules of values, pay requests, change requests, and other cost-related documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with contract requirements.

• Analyze contractor pricing and cost components, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, overhead, profit, escalation, and contingency, identifying unsupported costs, quantity discrepancies, scope gaps, duplicate charges, and other deficiencies.

• Support project planning, budgeting, value engineering, acquisition, and funding decisions by preparing cost models, quantity takeoffs, estimate narratives, assumptions, exclusions, and risk analyses.

• Coordinate with VA staff, architects, engineers, contractors, schedulers, and other stakeholders to reconcile scope, quantities, pricing, schedule impacts, proposed changes, claims, equitable adjustments, and other cost-related issues.

• Monitor project costs, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and potential changes, providing timely reporting on budget status, variances, and emerging risks while maintaining accurate and traceable estimating and cost-control documentation.

• Use applicable estimating, scheduling, spreadsheet, document management, and project controls software while ensuring estimates and recommendations comply with applicable local, state, federal, and VA requirements for occupied healthcare and other mission-critical environments.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct administrative report: Regional Manager.
• Operational direction: Government Contracting Officer's Representative
• Day-to-day supervision: Task Order Lead, providing onsite and remote oversight as applicable for assigned Task Orders.

Required Qualifications

• Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust clearance and Veterans Affairs PIV badge.

• Current professional credentialing as an Estimator, with the ability to maintain the credential throughout the period of employment.

• Degree from an accredited institution with a specialty in estimating, or at least three years of construction estimating experience and knowledge in lieu of higher education, subject to review for acceptability.

• Demonstrated experience preparing and analyzing construction estimates, schedules of values, monthly payment requests, contractor proposals, and change-order pricing.

• Demonstrated estimating experience on at least three projects of similar scale and complexity, with the ability to provide a relevant estimating work sample for review.

• Ability to identify incongruities and deficiencies in contractor work and payment documentation and apply applicable local, state, federal, contract, and project-specific cost-control requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and applicable construction estimating, scheduling, spreadsheet, and project controls applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal, Veterans Affairs, healthcare, occupied-facility, or other mission-critical construction programs.

• Experience preparing independent cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, estimate narratives, bid analyses, change-order estimates, and cost reconciliation reports.

• Experience reviewing contractor schedules of values, cost-loaded schedules, progress billings, pay applications, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.

• Experience with project cost controls, budget forecasting, variance analysis, change management, claims support, and lifecycle cost considerations.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent estimates, task orders, and priorities while working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicating estimating methodologies, assumptions, findings, and recommendations to project stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of conducting routine site visits and field verification activities in active construction environments, including offices, mechanical rooms, utility spaces, and other industrial or construction areas.

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders as applicable, and safely navigate uneven terrain, confined work areas, and changing site conditions.

• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, gloves, and other job-specific safety equipment. Required PPE is provided by the company; employees are responsible for steel-toed footwear, which is eligible for a one-time reimbursement in accordance with company policy. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

The posted compensation range reflects the scope and requirements of this position. A final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location, along with the responsibilities of the position. Where applicable, contract requirements, wage determinations, and federal contract labor categories may also inform the offer.

SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

If you would like information about how your application is processed, please contact us.