Job Description
Estimator Opportunity
Amazing opportunity to lead the Pre-Construction Department! Generous work life balance, base salary and leadership opportunities!
About Our Client
My client is a fast-growing general contractor based in Gainesville, VA, specializing in K-12, municipal, and new construction projects across the DMV. Since opening its doors 80 years ago, the company has experienced significant growth and expanding its team to nearly 50 employees. Known for its entrepreneurial culture, hands-on leadership, and strong track record with public and institutional clients like local counties and healthcare agencies, this is a firm where driven professionals can grow, lead, and make a real impact.
Job Description
As the Estimator, you will guide the estimating department, set best practices, and work directly with leadership to ensure precise and competitive proposals across all phases of preconstruction. You'll manage a team of three estimators and collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and clients on high-impact projects from concept through bid.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead all preconstruction activities including take-offs, cost estimation, and value engineering
- Create and manage project budgets, bid strategies, and preliminary schedules
- Collaborate with project management to ensure seamless project handoff
- Review architectural and MEP drawings to ensure accuracy in estimates
- Lead subcontractor outreach and competitive bid analysis
- Interface directly with clients, design teams, and trade partners
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
We're looking for an estimator with strong leadership skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for setting a high standard. You should be able to hit the ground running and thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality and speed matter.
Ideal Experience & Skills:
- 5-7 years of estimating experience
- Background with Commercial, institutional, and K-12 construction
- Deep understanding of construction trades and materials
- Strong knowledge of take-offs, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
- Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and estimating software
- Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field (preferred)
What's on Offer
- Base Salary: $100k+ (depending on experience)
- Vehicle Allowance
- 401(k)
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO
- Annual Bonus (performance- and company-based)
- Hybrid flex
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Winchester, VA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $90,000–$130,000 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.
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