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Estimator | Commercial Construction - NoVA

Leesburg, Virginia Permanent USD100,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts on a diverse portfolio of commercial, hospitality, multifamily, retail, and medical projects throughout Northern Virginia and the surrounding region. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of estimates from concept through bid review while working closely with company leadership on high-profile projects ranging from $1M to $20M.
  • Join a rapidly growing builder delivering projects up to $20M
  • Work directly with leadership and influence winning pursuits

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and fast-growing construction firm with a reputation for delivering quality projects across multiple market sectors. Backed by experienced leadership and an entrepreneurial culture, they offer employees the chance to make a visible impact while helping shape the next phase of company growth.

Job Description

The Estimator will be responsible for:

  • Preparing comprehensive conceptual, schematic, and detailed project estimates.
  • Analyzing construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation to develop accurate pricing.
  • Performing material quantity take-offs across multiple trades including drywall, finishes, flooring, trim, and exterior systems.
  • Soliciting, reviewing, and levelling subcontractor and vendor proposals.
  • Identifying scope gaps, exclusions, and coverage issues within submitted bids.
  • Developing detailed trade scopes and bid packages to ensure complete project coverage.
  • Collaborating with project stakeholders throughout the preconstruction process.
  • Supporting budgeting efforts for design-build and negotiated work.
  • Utilizing Bluebeam and BuildingConnected to manage estimating workflows and subcontractor engagement.
  • Participating in project handoff meetings and contributing to successful project execution.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Estimator should have:

  • 5-10 years of estimating experience within the commercial construction industry.
  • Currently working in an Estimator position with a general contractor.
  • Experience estimating commercial, hospitality, retail, multifamily, healthcare, or related projects.
  • Strong background in quantity take-offs, budgeting, and cost development.
  • Proven ability to level subcontractor bids and evaluate scope completeness.
  • Skilled at identifying proposal inconsistencies, exclusions, and pricing risks.
  • Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and design documents.
  • Experience developing detailed trade scopes and bid packages.
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam and BuildingConnected.
  • Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.

What's on Offer

Reasons you should apply to this Estimator role:

  • Opportunity to work on projects ranging from $1M to $20M across multiple sectors.
  • Direct access to executive leadership in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Join a company experiencing significant growth and expansion.
  • Make a visible impact within a lean, entrepreneurial team structure.
  • Competitive compensation package.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Jessica Grocer
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7075341

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
Leesburg
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessica Grocer
Job Reference
JN-072026-7075341
 

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