Estimator - Concrete and Masonry Restoration

BBCH SS, LLC is expanding its workforce and is seeking an Estimator to lead the pricing and bid development for complex, self-performed structural repair and restoration projects to support our Contracting Specialists Incorporated (CSI) company. This role is critical in helping us deliver solutions that make our nation’s structures stronger, safer, and longer-lasting. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for projects involving concrete repair, waterproofing, structural strengthening, corrosion mitigation, and other specialty restoration scopes.

CSI is a growing leader in specialty construction, serving clients across commercial, educational, and government sectors. With a strong track record, experienced teams, and self-performed restoration capabilities, CSI consistently delivers complex, mission-critical projects efficiently and effectively.

BBCH SS, LLC offers a great benefits package complete with medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account health reimbursement account, flexible spending account, employer paid life and disability, 401(k) matching, and paid time off along with other essential benefits.

Job Location: DC/MD area

Salary Range: $135,000-$150,000

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties, but not all duties performed for this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and contract documents to develop detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Prepare complete bid packages for self-performed work including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracted scopes as needed.
• Develop detailed work plans and production-based pricing for concrete repair, cathodic protection, epoxy injection, FRP strengthening, post-tension repairs, traffic coatings, and waterproofing systems.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations to ensure scope coverage and competitiveness.
• Conduct site visits and pre-bid meetings to assess existing conditions and identify risk factors.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and field leadership to validate production rates, means and methods, and schedule impacts.
• Perform risk analysis and value engineering to enhance competitiveness while protecting margin.
• Maintain historical cost data and continuously refine estimating tools and unit pricing databases.
• Assist in post-bid reviews, scope clarifications, and handoff meetings to operations teams.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management may be given preference
• 10+ years of construction estimating experience, ideally in a related industry involving concrete repair and/or self-performing projects
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team to estimate projects of moderate complexity up to $10 Million
• Ability to prepare estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, equipment costs and applying to complete scope of work
• Ability to review/research historical data and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates
• Maintaining involvement in uncovering sales opportunities with prospective and existing customers
• Previous experience managing projects that include structural concrete repair, waterproofing, concrete strengthening, and/or industrial maintenance projects are plus.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening (post accepted offer) and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to maneuver around work sites, see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and clients. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; frequent opportunity to move about and to work outside the office environment for extended periods involving exposure to the elements with weather that will include extreme heat, cold, wind, rain or other inclement weather, walking over rough and uneven surfaces, and routine lifting of up to 35 pounds. If required, must properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times including but not limited to: hard hats, steel toed boots, eye protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection. Must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness.

Working Conditions

Job is performed in a combination of office and outdoor site locations. The office setting includes exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Outdoor settings include walking, driving, and carrying supplies throughout all seasons with exposure to heat and cold conditions, and potentially wildlife. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noise.

About Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH) is a holding company of Bristol Bay Native Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. The BBCH family of companies include 8(a), small, and large businesses operating under the Aerostar, CCI, CSI, Herman, and SES brands. The vision of BBCH is to be best value companies and employers of choice, recognized for our dedication to our unity of purpose, values, employees, clients, and shareholders. For three decades, our best-value companies have provided federal and commercial clients with superior quality and cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions for general construction, restoration services, civil works, fuels systems, environmental services, professional services, and facility support services.

BBCH gives lawful hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BBCH shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. While preference is given to these individuals, all employment decisions are based on qualifications and business needs.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug-free workplace.