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Lead Estimator - Diverse Portfolio - McLean, VA

McLean, Virginia Permanent USD130,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Preconstruction Estimator leads project pursuits from early budgeting through GMP development, serving as a key resource for clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders. This role is responsible for developing accurate estimates, supporting business development efforts, and driving successful preconstruction strategies on complex commercial and civil construction projects.
  • Lead $20M+ public sector projects
  • Join a collaborative, high energy team backed by 115+ years of expertise

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized construction and infrastructure contractor with more than 115 years of experience delivering complex projects across transportation, aviation, education, municipal, healthcare, commercial, and civil markets. Known for its collaborative culture and entrepreneurial mindset, the organization offers the resources of a major builder while empowering employees to make a meaningful impact on project success.

Job Description

  • Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts from concept through GMP.
  • Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed estimates.
  • Perform quantity take-offs and develop project budgets.
  • Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing.
  • Develop bid packages and support procurement strategies.
  • Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Identify and implement value engineering opportunities.
  • Support business development and project pursuit activities.
  • Assist with preliminary scheduling, logistics, and construction planning.
  • Maintain historical cost data and estimating resources.
  • Support project handoff to operations teams.



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 Lead Estimator should have:

  • 10+ years of construction estimating and preconstruction experience.
  • Strong background in civil and structural construction estimating highly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Experience preparing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and GMP proposals.
  • Knowledge of construction scheduling, quantity take-off, and estimating software.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • OSHA certification preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $143,000 annually
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Referral Program
  • Eligibility for Year-End Bonus
  • LifeLock Subscription



Contact
Lauren Ward
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7075346

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
McLean
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Ward
Job Reference
JN-072026-7075346
 

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