Estimator

Construction Estimator

Doyon Management Services, LLC (DMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Doyon Government Group (DGG), provides design-build and general construction services for demolition, new construction, renovations, repairs, and civil projects at government-owned facilities and military installations.

The Estimator prepares cost estimates for construction projects to assist with bidding and pricing, while supervising estimating operations and producing accurate estimates for multi-disciplinary Federal Government projects, including Bid-Build and Design-Build projects.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare accurate estimates and proposals for USACE/NAVFAC federal construction projects
• Review plans, specs, and solicitation documents to define scope and pricing requirements
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and general conditions
• Solicit and level subcontractor/vendor bids and verify complete scope coverage
• Identify risks, scope gaps, and compliance-related cost drivers unique to federal and military construction
• Partner with operations and field leadership on means, methods, phasing, logistics, and constructability
• Prepare conceptual pricing, hard bids, negotiated proposals, and change order estimates
• Maintain complete estimating documentation, bid tabs, clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions
• Incorporate addenda, design revisions, and owner requirements into final pricing
• Support bid reviews, proposal development, and turnover to project teams after award Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory
• Understand concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, proofs, and theorems (a plus)
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, MC2, or similar software, as well as on-screen takeoff tools
• Solve practical problems and address situations with limited standardization
• Interpret various instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Apply knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) laws or undergo training in this area
• Ensure adherence to EEO/AA laws and the company's Affirmative Action Plan, including compliance with policies regarding anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and fair employment practices

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations
• Corporate Values - Understands, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities
• Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers
• Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers
• Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization

Job Specific Competencies:

• Leadership - Maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards and goals
• Strategic Implementation/Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategies, examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective, determines objectives, sets priorities, and anticipates potential threats or opportunities
• Supervisory Skills - Oversees, guides, and evaluates activities of immediate subordinates

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience as an approved construction estimator on USACE, NAVFAC, or similar federal projects
• 5+ years of estimating experience on USACE and/or NAVFAC projects for a general contractor (GC).
• Strong knowledge of federal construction estimating, including specifications review, subcontractor pricing, bid leveling, and compliance-driven cost impacts typical of military construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or trade school equivalent is preferred
• Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation
• Excellent communication and computer skills

Salary range for this position is $120,000.00-$155,000.00 per year. Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location. Employees are eligible to enroll in medical, vision, dental, flexible spending, employee assistance program, group and voluntary life and disability insurance and 401(k) retirement plan. Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, 5 bereavement and 10 jury duty paid leave.

Reasonable Accommodation: It is Doyon's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Preference Statement: Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

Pay Transparency Statement: Doyon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.