Vertical Construction Project Estimator - JR

Vertical Construction Project Estimator - JR109778

Calista Brice

STG Pacific LLC

Regular

Pay Range: $125,000 - $175,000

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.

STG Pacific delivers vertical, horizontal, design-build, heavy industrial, and specialty foundation construction for government and commercial clients. Established in 2016, we've quickly built a reputation for high-quality construction, delivering on-time, on-budget results for the most complex projects in the industry. Our team leverages more than a century of combined staff experience to mentor new team members, helping you build both technical skills and professional networks.

Together, we’ll complete complex projects that strengthen communities and infrastructure throughout the Pacific region.

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

As the Vertical Construction Project Estimator, you onsite in Alaska and will be responsible for identifying bidding opportunities, preparing detailed cost estimates, and managing preconstruction estimating activities for vertical construction and federal projects, including design/build opportunities. 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.

Preferred location is Anchorage, AK however we are open to considering applicants in Fairbanks, AK as well.

• 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 self-performing vs. subcontracting certain scopes.
• Validate that all factors—specifications, 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 Pacific’s Health and Safety Program and adhere to all required practices.
• Respond to safety…