Senior Project Estimator

Doyon Management Services, LLC (DMS) , a wholly owned subsidiary of Doyon Government Group (DGG), provides design-build and general construction services for demolition, new construction, renovations, repairs, and civil projects at government-owned facilities and military installations.
The Senior Estimator prepares cost estimates for construction projects to assist with bidding and pricing, while supervising estimating operations and producing accurate estimates for multi-disciplinary Federal Government projects, including Bid-Build and Design-Build projects.
Estimate commercial building construction and civil/public works projects
Create project schedules and allocate costs
Manage budgets and collaborate with construction or project managers
Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists
Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling work; selecting vendors or subcontractors; Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or implement cost reductions
Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and formal processes to ensure the use of historical data
Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and identify reasons for discrepancies
Identify cost trends to assist management with cost reduction and process improvement efforts
Supervise and mentor Estimators, Project Engineers, and other staff within the estimating department
Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
Use Microsoft Word, Excel, MC2, or similar software, as well as on-screen takeoff tools
Apply knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) laws or undergo training in this area
Ensure adherence to EEO/AA laws and the company's Affirmative Action Plan, including compliance with policies regarding anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and fair employment practices
Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers
Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers
Leadership - Maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards and goals
Strategic Implementation/Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategies, examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective, determines objectives, sets priorities, and anticipates potential threats or opportunities
Supervisory Skills - Oversees, guides, and evaluates activities of immediate subordinates
Minimum 10 years of experience as an approved construction estimator on USACE, NAVFAC, or similar federal projects
~ Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or trade school equivalent is preferred
~Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff software and Microsoft Excel
~ Excellent communication and computer skills
~ Government project experience preferred; commercial experience may suffice

Most of the work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings, involving a diverse range of people with varying functions, personalities, and abilities.
Close visual acuity is essential for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, reading, inspecting small defects or parts, operating machines (including inspection), using measurement devices, and assembling or fabricating parts at close distances. The position also requires occasional to frequent travel.
It is Doyon's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all non-discrimination obligations, including the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. xrczosw The EEO is the Law, and the poster is available For questions on the job posting contact (253) 344-5300
If you need assistance or special accommodations during the application process, please contact the appropriate Human Resources Department
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