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(Senior) Estimator - Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, North Carolina Permanent USD130,000 - USD170,000 per year View Job Description
The Estimator / Senior Estimator will play a key role in preconstruction and bidding efforts for a wide range of projects in the Raleigh market. This individual will initially operate as an independent contributor, with a clear path toward team leadership and department growth as the office continues to scale.
  • Join a growing Raleigh office with a clear path to leadership
  • Strong backlog across federal, healthcare, and life sciences projects

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a premier, family‑owned general contractor and developer with decades of national success and a strong reputation for delivering complex, high‑profile projects. With over $1B in annual revenue and a growing Southeast presence, the company combines financial strength, long‑term stability, and a people‑first culture. Their Raleigh office is expanding rapidly, offering significant opportunity for early hires to grow into leadership roles

Job Description

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
  • Analyze plans, specifications, and project requirements.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing using estimating software.
  • Work closely with subcontractors and vendors to obtain competitive pricing.
  • Collaborate with preconstruction leadership and operations teams.
  • Support bid strategy, proposal development, and risk analysis.
  • Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews.
  • Assist in building and maintaining subcontractor relationships.



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 (Senior) Estimator should have:

  • Experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator in commercial construction.
  • Federal project experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction cost estimating and bid processes.
  • Experience with estimating software such as CostX or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with Procore or comparable project management tools.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a growing team.

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary: $125K - $175K (depending on experience)
  • Bonus: Discretionary, performance‑based (aligned with role level)
  • PTO:
    • Minimum 3 weeks
    • 4+ weeks for senior‑level candidates
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) with company participation
Contact
Lucía Candanedo
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7017605

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Raleigh
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucía Candanedo
Job Reference
JN-052026-7017605