Project Estimator

STG Inc

Regular

Why choose us?

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does STG Inc do?

STG Inc. excels at infrastructure development in environmentally and logistically complex locations. Our teams deliver specialized projects across Alaska, including wind energy installations, communication towers, and power systems for remote communities. All our work is guided by our mission to support the sustainable development of rural Alaska by delivering projects with the highest levels of professionalism, innovation, safety, and quality. We provide training and advancement paths that allow you to grow your career while delivering essential services to communities that need them most.

STG Inc. is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect?

As the Project Estimator, will work onsite in Anchorage, AK and will be responsible for identifying bidding opportunities, preparing detailed cost estimates, and managing all preconstruction estimating activities for potential design/build and construction projects throughout Alaska. This role leads quantity takeoffs, labor and material pricing, subcontractor quote evaluation, and development of complete project estimates. You will work closely with Project Managers to align cost models with project requirements, budget constraints, and logistical considerations, and provides estimating support during both preconstruction and the construction phase when needed.

How will you do it?

* Identify, evaluate, and track potential bidding opportunities in collaboration with Business Development and Project Management.

* Review and analyze Request for Proposal (RFP) packages.

* Participate in client discussions to clarify scope and project requirements.

* Prepare complete cost estimates including quantity takeoffs, labor, materials, equipment, tools/consumables, transportation, and temporary living arrangements.

* Analyze labor and material requirements to determine cost-efficiency of producing vs. purchasing components.

* Validate that all factors-scope, logistics, schedule, and project constraints-are fully incorporated into estimates.

* Solicit, evaluate, and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes for integration into project estimates.

* Develop and submit prequalification packages and scope letters.

* Conduct site visits to verify scope, drawings, and logistical considerations; may require overnight travel.

* Lead turnover meetings with Project Managers for successful bids.

* Assist Project Managers in developing project budgets aligned with estimate parameters.

* Support Project Management in pricing change orders and additional work.

* Review all estimates (including those prepared by others) for completeness and accuracy.

* Maintain estimating software and cost history databases.

* Oversee management of historical cost records and benchmarking data.

* Support STG's Health and Safety Program and adhere to all required practices.

* Respond to safety observations and modify estimating or planning approaches when necessary.

* Collaborate with Risk Management to resolve safety-related concerns raised during preconstruction review.

* Serve as a professional point of contact for clients.

* Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

* Seek and participate in professional development and training.

* Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Functions:

Supervises the work of project management support staff, project foremen, and laborers assigned to their projects.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

* Knowledge of field construction concepts, methods, and practices applicable to estimating and preconstruction planning.

* Strong knowledge of construction estimating methods, quantity takeoffs, labor/material analysis, and cost modeling techniques.

* Advanced ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and laptop-based applications; ability to maintain and utilize estimating software.

* Ability to understand schedules, interpret…