About the role
Our client is a locally owned, full-service commercial general contractor that has served the Washington, DC metro area since 2009. They're hiring an Estimator to join its growing preconstruction team. You'll work directly with a Director of Preconstruction who is building a department designed to scale, and who is invested in developing the people on it.
WHY THIS COMPANY:
Named the 2025 DC Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year- 50+ full-time staff and 1,000+ completed projects since 2009, with strong financial stability- Aggressive regional growth, with offices in DC, Largo (Prince George's County), and Baltimore, and more expansion ahead- Federal, healthcare, education, and commercial interiors work for clients like GSA, the Army, and Homeland Security- A culture built on Innovation, Tenacity, Customer First, Reputation, Growth Orientation, and a Self-Starter mindset: "A commitment made is a commitment delivered."WHY WORK FOR THIS DIRECTOR- A natural teacher who enjoys helping people grow, and keeps growing himself- Patient and invested in developing his team, which makes this a strong place to build toward Senior Estimator- A transparent leader who owns team-level issues rather than putting individuals on the spot- Clear, direct expectations. Self-starters do well here.- His team works hard but has personality. He wants estimators who can hold a real conversation with clients, not just crunch numbers.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to the Director of Preconstruction, you'll prepare assigned estimates from document review through final pricing. That includes quantity takeoffs, subcontractor outreach and coverage, bid leveling, and documenting scope and assumptions.- Join a 3-person estimating team, plus a project coordinator, in a department that is actively expanding- Learn and help refine the standardized bid procedures, templates, and workflows being built right now- Gain exposure to base building, commercial interiors, healthcare, education, government/federal, and phased construction projects- Clear room to grow into larger, more complex estimates and more client-facing responsibilityWHAT YOU BRING- 3–6 years of commercial estimating experience with a general contractor or subcontractor- Experience preparing multi-trade or divisional estimates, or a strong desire to grow beyond single-trade pricing- Ability to read drawings and specifications and work through RFIs and addenda- Solid skills in quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, and scope review- Commercial interiors and/or base building experience preferred- Familiarity with DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) subcontractors is a plus- Proficiency with Bluebeam, Building Connected, and Microsoft Excel/Office- Clear written and verbal communication, strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through- A four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is a plus but not required. Experience matters more.
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