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Lead Estimator - Commercial Construction - NoVA

McLean, Virginia Permanent USD130,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
Join a leading construction firm as a Senior Estimator driving preconstruction efforts across complex, high-profile projects. This role blends leadership, client engagement, and technical estimating expertise to shape projects from concept to execution.
  • Lead high-impact DC projects with a top-tier construction firm
  • Strong compensation + growth in a high-demand estimator market

About Our Client

This organization is a long-established, growth-focused general contractor known for delivering complex projects across diverse markets. They offer a collaborative, high-energy culture backed by strong industry recognition and a commitment to innovation and inclusion.

Job Description

The Lead Estimator - Commercial Construction - NoVA will:

  • Lead preconstruction efforts, including budgeting, estimating, and bid strategy
  • Serve as a primary contact for clients, building strong relationships and identifying new opportunities
  • Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates, including quantity take-offs
  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids to ensure competitive and accurate pricing
  • Partner with architects, engineers, and internal teams to drive value engineering initiatives
  • Prepare bid packages, GMP documentation, and preconstruction presentations
  • Analyze drawings and specifications to define scope and pricing strategy
  • Support project planning, scheduling, and transition to operations teams
  • Maintain cost databases and track historical pricing for future estimates
  • Participate in networking, client meetings, and industry events to drive business development



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 Lead Estimator - Commercial Construction - NoVA will receive:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Preconstruction professional in construction
  • Strong ability to produce conceptual through detailed estimates across project types
  • Experience managing subcontractor bidding and pricing analysis
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
  • Excellent client-facing and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in McLean, VA (no hybrid flexibility)

What's on Offer

The Lead Estimator - Commercial Construction - NoVA will have:

  • Competitive compensation up to $150K+ with flexibility for top talent
  • Work on diverse, high-visibility projects across public and private sectors
  • Join a collaborative, fun team environment with ~40 DC-area professionals
  • Strong reputation for inclusion, industry awards, and career advancement
  • Exposure to a broad national footprint with significant project variety
Contact
Carolyn Bayha
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7042873

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
McLean
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carolyn Bayha
Job Reference
JN-062026-7042873