Estimator

Position Overview and Company Background

Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC (APC) supports Alutiiq, LLC and its subsidiaries by managing comprehensive proposal responses for federal government contracts, including technical, past performance, and pricing volumes. Our organization values the diverse ideas contributed by employees and focuses on fostering professional growth. As an Alaskan Native Corporation, Alutiiq honors the culture and heritage of its shareholders from Afognak, Alaska, committing to sustainable business practices.

Role Summary and Team

The Estimator position reports to the Director of Strategic Pricing and is responsible for developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) across multiple business sectors, including Operations & Maintenance and Facility Maintenance, explicitly excluding construction estimating. This remote position involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure proposals are accurate, cost-effective, and provide high value to the U.S. Government.

Main Responsibilities

• Estimate staffing needs for areas such as Operations & Maintenance, Utilities Systems O&M, Storage & Warehousing, Supply Operations, Standing Operations, Environmental Services, Refuse Services, Grounds Maintenance, and Custodial Services.
• Calculate required man hours for activities like supply logistics, facility maintenance, custodial duties, grounds upkeep, service and project support operations.
• Develop conceptual to definitive other direct cost requirements for large Facilities Services and Base Operations Support Services contracts.
• Interpret and analyze workload data including historical hours, service order types and volumes, staffing skill mix, as well as material, equipment, and vehicle costs.
• Use estimating tools such as RS Means or equivalent for cost assessments.
• Establish productivity factors for different types of service work.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex calculations and formula-based logic applications.
• Collaborate on pricing strategy with project management and substantiate cost estimates through productive rates and factors.
• Support estimators and cost proposal managers with inquiries, proposal responses, evaluation notices, and final revisions.
• Prepare backup documentation to validate estimates submitted in proposals.
• Participate in review meetings involving senior management for pricing discussions and updates.
• Manage multiple, complex proposals simultaneously, working independently to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Work flexible hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to government contract regulations.
• Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to meet deadlines within a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and SharePoint.
• Capacity to handle confidential and proprietary information responsibly.
• Mature judgment and ability to independently manage work with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum of four years’ experience in estimating roles supporting U.S. government contracts, or alternatively five or more years of federal proposal industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• Understanding of facility operations including HVAC, electrical, and boiler systems.
• Knowledge of facility equipment maintenance needs.
• Experience with Base Operations Support (BOS) is preferred.
• Familiarity with financial and project management concepts.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Compensation and Work Conditions

The estimated annual salary ranges from $80,000 to $110,000. This position is fully remote, offering nationwide eligibility. Work schedules may require flexibility including nights, weekends, and holidays.