Job Description
Join a Growing GC with Direct Access to Executive Leadership
Our client is a rapidly growing construction firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex, high-profile developments throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Their collaborative culture, entrepreneurial environment, and strong project pipeline create an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a visible impact and grow their careers.
Job Description
Review drawings, specifications, and bid packages to develop accurate project estimates. Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed construction cost analyses. Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals. Identify scope gaps, cost risks, and value engineering opportunities during preconstruction. Develop conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and final bid submissions. Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, subcontractors, and design professionals throughout the estimating process. Support pricing strategy and participate in bid reviews with leadership. Maintain cost databases and market pricing information to improve estimate accuracy. Assist in transitioning awarded projects from preconstruction to operations.
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
Experience in commercial construction estimating. General contractor experience preferred. Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing project budgets. Knowledge of subcontractor procurement and bid leveling processes. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Proficiency with estimating software or ability to quickly learn new platforms. Open to Estimator and Senior Estimator level candidates. Assistant Estimators with strong construction knowledge may also be considered.
What's on Offer
Base salary: $80,000 - $115,000 depending on experience. Performance-based bonus opportunities. 401(k) with company match. Comprehensive health benefits with strong employer contribution. Generous PTO and paid holidays. Hybrid schedule with work-from-home Fridays.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $80,000–$115,000 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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