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Estimator - Federal Projects - Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, Maryland Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
Seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to support a growing portfolio of federal, mission-critical, and commercial construction projects. This individual will play a key role in preparing competitive estimates, collaborating with project teams, and helping secure high-profile work across some of the nation's most recognizable facilities
  • Build projects at America's most iconic federal landmarks
  • Join a growing contractor with a 30+ year federal construction legacy

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established construction firm known for delivering complex, high-security projects for government and commercial clients. With a strong reputation, growing backlog, and long-standing client relationships, they offer employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects while advancing their careers

Job Description

The responsibilities of an Estimator:

  • Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, and final construction estimates.
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate cost projections.
  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
  • Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving recommendations.
  • Participate in design-build pursuits and collaborative preconstruction efforts.
  • Review project risks, scope gaps, and constructability considerations.
  • Support bid preparation, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
  • Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and leadership teams throughout the preconstruction process.
  • Maintain current knowledge of market pricing, labor trends, and material costs.
  • Assist with federal procurement and government contracting opportunities.



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

The successful estimator should have:

  • 3+ years of construction estimating experience.
  • Federal construction estimating experience strongly preferred.
  • Design-build project experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and estimating methodologies.
  • Experience preparing detailed cost estimates and bid packages.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Eligible to pass federal background checks and obtain access to secure facilities.
  • Experience supporting Pentagon, military, federal agency, or similar government projects is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

  • Up to 120k Base Salary
  • Work on nationally recognized landmarks and mission-critical facilities.
  • Exposure to Pentagon, Smithsonian, Department of State, and other federal projects.
  • Stable organization with more than 30 years of proven success in federal construction.
  • Growing backlog with active hiring and strong project demand.
  • Opportunity to support international construction projects across multiple continents.
Contact
Lauren Ward
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7090024

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
Gaithersburg
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Ward
Job Reference
JN-082026-7090024
 

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