Federal Estimator

Arizona-based Willmeng Construction is a 100-percent employee-owned general contractor that has been dedicated to helping our people build their “Genuine Place of Purpose” since 1977. We prioritize our exceptional company culture, which has us ranked in the Top 5 of the Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for more than a decade and made us the only Arizona construction firm on the Inc.

Best Workplaces list for three consecutive years. We have earned multiple appearances on AZ Big Media’s Most Admired Companies list, and ranked No. 1 for Healthiest Employers for two consecutive years.

Our people and our culture have also created an atmosphere that encourages going above and beyond for our clients and our community. Our team’s dedication to its craft has earned us NAIOP (CREDA) Arizona General Contractor of the Year six times, while at the same time donating more than $1 million annually to community organizations.

Our strategic vision focuses on supporting prelease transactions, competitively bidding projects of all sizes, and fostering our altruistic service culture by recruiting highly talented individuals of great character who want to make a genuine impact on our communities.

The Federal Estimator will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for federal building projects, including courthouses, military facilities, government office buildings, and secure facilities. This role requires deep knowledge of federal procurement processes, cost breakdown structures, labor rates, and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The ideal candidate will have experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and CM-at-Risk delivery methods within the federal sector.

This role may require occasional travel for site visits, pre-bid meetings, or proposal presentations

• Lead Estimating Efforts – Develop detailed and conceptual cost estimates for federal construction projects from early planning through final bid, including thorough review of plans, specifications, and documentation to ensure accurate scope and pricing.
• Ensure Federal Compliance – Apply Uniformat/Master Format cost coding, Davis-Bacon wage determinations, and Buy American requirements; collaborate with contracting officers to interpret and fulfill RFP, RFQ, and IFB requirements.
• Manage Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination – Solicit, review, and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes to ensure complete scope coverage and compliance with bonding, qualifications, and federal small business participation requirements.
• Conduct Risk & Cost Analysis – Identify construction risks, assess schedule impacts and alternative methods, and recommend value engineering solutions that align with quality, cost, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate on Preconstruction Planning – Work cross-functionally with project managers, design teams, and schedulers to validate estimates, align planning with budget goals, and participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings.
• Document & Report Estimates – Maintain accurate historical cost records and estimation files; produce reports and presentations for internal leadership and federal clients to support project decisions.
• Leverage Technical Proficiency – Proficient with estimating software (RSMeans, Sage Estimating, Win Est, Pro Est, MC2), scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project), and platforms like Procore and Bluebeam; skilled in quantity takeoffs, cost databases, and market pricing.
• Demonstrate Experience & Qualifications – 8+ years of estimating experience, including 5+ years on federal building projects; experienced with federal delivery methods and large-scale vertical construction ($5M–$100M+).
• Exhibit Professionalism & Core…