Construction Chief Estimator/Senior Estimator

Job Description Job Description Job description: Federal Building Construction Estimator - Not an IT, Telecom, or Data Center Position Candidates must have experience estimating actual building construction projects including renovations, facility modernization, MEP systems, roofing, building envelope, interiors, and occupied facilities. Job Overview Meltech Corp., Inc. is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and results-driven Chief Estimator / Senior Estimator specializing in Federal Construction projects. In this pivotal leadership role, you will lead the estimating process for complex government, military, and secure facility construction projects, ensuring accurate, competitive, and comprehensive bids. Your expertise will drive project success from initial opportunity evaluation through final proposal submission while collaborating closely with project managers, operations staff, subcontractors, design teams, and executive leadership. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence high-profile federal construction projects while helping shape Meltech's continued growth in both CONUS and OCONUS markets. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience estimating federal construction projects, including design-build and design-bid-build opportunities, and have a proven track record of developing winning proposals for agencies such as DoD, GSA, VA, USACE, NAVFAC, DHS, and other federal customers. This position is strictly focused on construction estimating. Candidates must possess experience estimating building construction, renovation, modernization, facility improvement, and design-build construction projects. Experience limited to data centers, IT infrastructure, telecommunications, software implementation, networking, or technology integration projects will not be considered sufficient for this role. Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Lead the development of detailed cost estimates for federal construction projects, including scope analysis, quantity takeoffs, conceptual pricing, and bid strategy development. * Prepare comprehensive estimates for design-build and design-bid-build construction projects ranging from small task orders to large-scale federal construction opportunities. * Utilize Bluebeam, HeavyBid, Excel, Planswift, OST, RSMeans, and other industry-standard estimating tools to prepare accurate bid packages and proposals. * Conduct detailed reviews of drawings, specifications, solicitation documents, geotechnical reports, and contractual requirements to identify risks, opportunities, and pricing considerations. * Develop conceptual, budgetary, schematic, and hard-bid estimates. * Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to gather pricing information and refine estimates. * Solicit, evaluate, level, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier proposals. * Develop subcontractor bid packages and scope sheets. * Lead estimate review meetings and present recommendations to executive leadership. * Manage bid schedules to ensure timely submission of competitive and compliant proposals. * Support proposal strategy, capture planning, and bid/no-bid decision-making processes. * Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives. * Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and market pricing trends. * Oversee cost control measures throughout the estimating process to maintain accuracy and profitability. * Support pricing efforts for IDIQ, MATOC, MACC, SATOC, and task order opportunities. * Participate in proposal interviews, oral presentations, and customer meetings when required. * Provide mentorship and leadership to junior estimators while fostering a collaborative and high-performing estimating team. Required QualificationsSenior Estimator * Minimum 7+ years of federal construction estimating experience. Chief Estimator * Minimum 10+ years of federal construction estimating experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility. Additional Requirements * Proven experience preparing estimates for federal construction projects from solicitation through award. * Demonstrated experience with: * Design-Build Construction * Design-Bid-Build Construction * Renovations and Modernizations * Facility Upgrades * Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems * Roofing and Building Envelope Projects * Interior and Exterior Construction * Experience estimating projects for: * Department of Defense (DoD) * USACE * NAVFAC * GSA * VA * DHS * Intelligence Community Agencies * Other Federal Agencies * Strong understanding of federal procurement methods, acquisition procedures, and contract requirements. * Ability to prepare conceptual estimates from limited design information. * Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure competitive pricing while maintaining quality and performance standards. * Hands-on construction experience and a practical understanding of field operations. * Experience managing multiple bids simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. * Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications * Active Secret Clearance. * Active TS/SCI Clearance. * Experience estimating classified construction projects, secure government facilities, military installations, SCIF projects, or restricted-access environments. * Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience). * Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), DBIA, PMP, or related certifications. * Experience with IDIQ, MATOC, MACC, SATOC, and task order pricing. * Experience supporting both CONUS and OCONUS federal construction projects . * Experience participating in proposal interviews and oral presentations. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: Competitive Meltech offers: * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * 401(k) with Company Match * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * Professional Development Opportunities * Career Advancement Opportunities * Opportunity to support high-profile federal, military, and secure construction projects throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Have you prepared estimates for federal construction projects from solicitation through award? * Do you have experience estimating Design-Build federal construction projects? Work Location: In person Company Description About the Company Meltech Corp., Inc. is a prime/general construction contractor specializing in government infrastructure and building disciplines for vertical and horizontal construction. With a focus on total site development, new construction, and facilities management, Meltech approaches each project with a cooperative mindset to ensure successful project delivery. The company has grown significantly since its establishment in 1999, driven by principles of honesty, integrity, loyalty, quality, and commitment to clients and employees. Company Description About the Company\r\n\r\nMeltech Corp., Inc. is a prime/general construction contractor specializing in government infrastructure and building disciplines for vertical and horizontal construction. With a focus on total site development, new construction, and facilities management, Meltech approaches each project with a cooperative mindset to ensure successful project delivery. The company has grown significantly since its establishment in 1999, driven by principles of honesty, integrity, loyalty, quality, and commitment to clients and employees.