Job Description
Assistant Estimator
Join a $50M, relationship-driven construction leader and grow into a preconstruction leadership career path.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, family-owned specialty contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial projects across a diverse portfolio of industries. With consistent growth, long-standing client relationships, and a collaborative culture, the company offers stability, mentorship, and long-term career development opportunities.
Job Description
The Assistant Estimator will:
- Perform quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and project specifications.
- Assist in preparing detailed project estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.
- Review construction plans, specifications, addenda, and revisions for scope accuracy.
- Solicit, track, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
- Maintain estimate files, bid documentation, and proposal support materials.
- Coordinate bid activities and support the overall preconstruction process.
- Assist with project turnover and handoff activities following contract award.
- Support conceptual budgeting, value engineering, and change order pricing efforts.
- Collaborate closely with estimators, project managers, and preconstruction leadership.
- Learn and develop expertise in drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, insulation, rough carpentry, and related scopes.
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 Assistant Estimator should have:
- 1-3 years of construction estimating, project coordination, field experience, or related construction experience.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs or strong aptitude to learn.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Dependable, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
- Interest in pursuing a long-term career in estimating and preconstruction.
What's on Offer
The Assistant Estimator will receive:
- Competitive compensation target of $85,000-$100,000 with bonus potential.
- Join a financially stable company generating approximately $50M in annual revenue and employing over 240 team members.
- Work directly alongside experienced estimators and construction leaders who provide hands-on mentorship.
- Contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects including tenant fit-outs, renovations, schools, medical facilities, and data centers.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) match up to 4%, PTO, holidays, and potential vehicle-related benefits based on role requirements.
Interested? Apply today.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Gaithersburg, Maryland |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $85,000–$100,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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