Estimator, Engineering

Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Estimator
• Location:
  
  AL Remote - Remote, AL 35806 US (Primary)
• Category:
  Project Management
• Job Type: Full-time
• Typical Pay/Range: $80,000 to $110,000 Annually
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree
• Travel:
  Up to 25%
• Security
  
  Clearance Required:
  
  None

Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC (APC) provides support to Alutiiq, LLC and its subsidiaries and is responsible for all competitive proposal responses including technical, past performance, and pricing volumes requested by federal government customers. The company is an Alaskan Native Corporation dedicated to empowering and preserving the culture and heritage of its shareholders and committed to building a sustainable enterprise.

This position is Remote Nationwide Eligible.

APC's Estimator reports to the Director of Strategic Pricing to develop proposal Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for multiple business lines, including Operations & Maintenance and Facility Maintenance. This position excludes construction estimating. As an Estimator, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the submission of accurate and cost-effective proposals that offer the best value to the U.S. Government.

As an experienced Estimator, you will share new ideas and collaborate with subsidiary Presidents, operational leaders, and proposal teams. You will align multiple teams, prepare compelling BOEs, and translate data analysis into prescriptive, actionable recommendations to win new business.

• Knowledge and experience in estimating staffing requirements for Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Utilities Systems O&M, Storage & Warehousing, Supply Operations, Standing Operations, Environmental, Refuse Services, Grounds Maintenance, and Custodial Services.
• Develop or derive man hours required to support activities such as supply logistics, facility maintenance, custodial, grounds, service support operations, project support staffing, and other related services.
• Prepare conceptual to definitive other direct cost (ODC) requirements to support the estimated staffing or service for large Facilities Services/Base Operations Support Services contracts.
• Analyze and interpret raw workload data regarding historic hours, service order type and quantity, staffing and trade skill mix, material costs, equipment costs, vehicle costs, and other direct costs.
• Proficiency working in RS Means or other generally accepted estimating tools.
• Provide calculated productivity factors for service type work.
• Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in complex calculations and mathematical logic in Excel formulas and functions.
• Coordinate pricing strategy with project management and ensure substantiation of productive rates and factors.
• Support other Estimators and Cost Proposal Managers in preparing questions, responses, and RFP follow-up activities such as Evaluation Notices and Final Proposal Revisions.
• Provide backup documentation to substantiate the estimate to the Cost Proposal Manager for proposal submittal.
• Participate in pricing reviews with upper management and coordinate with senior staff to determine pricing structure. Participate in kickoff, solution, and status meetings.
• Manage multiple complex proposals simultaneously.
• Must be able to work independently and plan, conduct, and manage assigned tasks to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to work days, evenings, nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to meet goals and deadlines accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and proprietary information.
• Mature judgment and ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

• Bachelor's Degree and at least four (4) years of experience supporting U.S. government contracts in an estimating capacity.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in the Federal proposal industry may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
• Knowledge of facility operations (HVAC systems, Electrical Systems, Boiler Systems).
• Knowledge of maintenance requirements for facility equipment.
• BOS operations experience desired.
• Familiarity with financial and project management principles.
• Up to 25% travel required.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis‑Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other…