Position Summary:
The Project Manager Estimator is responsible for end-to-end oversight of federal construction and renovation projects with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery. This role leads all phases of project development—from concept through commissioning—ensuring coordination across design, procurement, and construction functions within government facilities.
Key functions include developing scopes of work, preparing government cost estimates using approved software, managing schedules, and facilitating procurement efforts in collaboration with contracting personnel. The position also serves as on-site construction manager or inspector, providing daily project oversight to ensure quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
Success in this role requires a highly organized, proactive, and customer-focused professional with exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a complex, regulated environment.
Essential Functions
1. Lead the full lifecycle of multiple federal design and construction projects based in Lakewood, CO, with an emphasis on customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and delivery of multiple projects up to $2000.
2. Oversee all project phases including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and occupancy—ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
3. Plan, organize, and direct design and construction efforts, including review and approval of work performed by contractors and architecture/engineering (A/E) firms.
4. Establish project scopes with government clients; prepare detailed cost estimates using government-approved estimating software; and collaborate with contract specialists to secure A/E and construction services.
5. Serve as on-site construction manager or inspector to ensure day-to-day compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and federal guidelines.
6. Coordinate and maintain regular communication with internal stakeholders and external partners, proactively addressing issues and monitoring project progress to successful closeout.
7. Solve complex construction or contractual challenges, working collaboratively with diverse teams including customers, contractors, financial managers, and compliance specialists.
8. Participate in required travel to project sites for inspections, progress reviews, and stakeholder engagement.
9. Attend national, regional, and local conferences, meetings, and seminars to support professional development and ensure alignment with evolving federal standards and best practices.
Your Experience:
10. Must be a U.S. Citizen
11. Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field and/or 2 or more years of experience in Estimating construction projects.
12. Travel in conjunction with site visits and progress reviews on project locations.
13. Attend National, Regional, and local conferences, meetings and seminars.
14. Ability to solve complex problems or conflicts that impede progress.
15. Ensure contractors and agency staff work toward timely completion of projects and within budget.
16. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse team consisting of the customer, contract specialist, contractor, financial manager, and other stakeholders.