Construction Estimator

Job Description Overview: Our customer is seeking a talented Estimator to join their Belcamp, MD team. The Estimator will support federal construction projects by developing accurate cost estimates and proposals for tasku2011order and designu2011build work, including projects built from narrative scopes without full design documents. This role manages proposal development endu2011tou2011end, leveraging tools such as InEight and Microsoft Project while collaborating with business development and project teams to meet government contracting requirements. The position requires prior DoD or federal construction experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to perform site visits in support of pricing and project planning. Day to Day: u00b7 Develop detailed construction cost estimates using InEight u00b7 Prepare estimates from narratives, drawings, and limited design information u00b7 Support pricing and proposal development for federal and DoD task order contracts u00b7 Assemble complete proposal packages, including pricing, schedules, and required documentation u00b7 Perform site visits to validate scope, quantities, and project conditions u00b7 Use Microsoft Project to support schedule inputs tied to estimates u00b7 Identify scope gaps, assumptions, and risk items impacting project cost u00b7 Coordinate with business development and operations teams to meet proposal deadlines u00b7 Ensure compliance with federal requirements, including installation access and background eligibility We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements u00b7 Renovation / Civil / Facilities Mix u2003u2003o Experience across federal BOS, renovations, or civil projects u00b7 True Estimator (Not a Coordinator) u2003u2003o Has personally built estimates from scratch u2003u2003o Can price from narrative / PWS / site visit (not just takeoffs from full design) u00b7 High-Tempo Proposal Environment u2003u2003o Demonstrated experience with multiple concurrent bids / quick-turn deadlines u2003u2003o Evidence of deadline ownership (not just support role) u00b7 Estimating Software Experience u00b7 Hands-on with InEight Estimating OR equivalent (RSMeans, Sage Estimating, etc.) u00b7 Direct InEight Experience u2003u2003o Built estimates within InEight (not just exposure) u2003u2003o Familiar with cost structuring, assemblies, reporting u00b7 Proposal Assembly Ownership u2003u2003o Has compiled full proposal packages (pricing + narratives + docs) u00b7 Business Development Exposure u2003u2003o Participated in capture, pricing strategy, or bid decisions u00b7 Microsoft Project + Advanced Excel u2003u2003o Can build schedules and manipulate estimate data efficiently u00b7 Federal Construction Experience u2003u2003u25cb Direct experience supporting DoD or federal construction contracts u2003u2003u25cb Has worked task orders / IDIQ environments u00b7 FAR / DFARS Working Knowledge u2003u2003o Understands compliance basics of Federal Acquisition Regulation / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement u2003u2003o Has supported compliant proposal submissions, not just internal budgets u00b7 Active or recent NACI clearance u00b7 Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or degree u00b7 Experience with site walks / field validation u00b7 Exposure to self-perform + subcontractor pricing mix

Created: 2026-04-23