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Estimator | Diverse Projects, Strong Backlog, Low Turnover

Michael Page International
  • Beltsville, Maryland
  • $120,000–$130,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago
Michael Page International

Job Description

Estimator Position

Join a respected contractor with 60+ years of success and low turnover. Take ownership of diverse commercial projects with a strong pipeline.

About Our Client

This established and highly regarded construction firm has built a reputation for quality, repeat business, and long-term client relationships. Backed by strong revenue growth, an impressive project pipeline, and exceptional employee retention, they offer a stable and people-focused environment where employees can build lasting careers.

Job Description

The Estimator will be responsible for:

  • Preparing accurate conceptual, schematic, and hard-bid estimates for commercial and multifamily construction projects.
  • Reviewing drawings, specifications, and BIM models to complete detailed quantity takeoffs.
  • Soliciting, analyzing, and comparing subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure complete scope coverage.
  • Developing project budgets, cost breakdowns, and value engineering recommendations.
  • Evaluating project risks, constructability challenges, and market factors impacting pricing.
  • Supporting the preparation of proposals, bid packages, pricing exhibits, and scope clarifications.
  • Partnering with project management and operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to execution.
  • Maintaining historical cost data and updating estimating systems to improve future bid accuracy.
  • Contributing to strategic planning by identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to support successful project pursuits and client relationships.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Estimator should have:

  • 5+ years of construction estimating experience.
  • Experience estimating commercial interior, multifamily, or general contracting projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and quantity takeoffs.
  • Proficiency with BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing effectively.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, value engineering, and cost management principles.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with preconstruction, project management, and field teams.
  • Detail-oriented professional capable of managing multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.

What's on Offer

Reasons to apply to this Estimating role:

  • Join a company with an average employee tenure of 10 years and exceptionally low turnover.
  • Be part of a growing business with a healthy backlog and extensive pipeline of upcoming work.
  • Work on a diverse mix of commercial interior, healthcare, hospitality, education, office, and industrial projects.
  • Enjoy a competitive compensation package, strong healthcare coverage, 401(k) match, bonus potential, and company-paid travel expenses.
  • Collaborate with an experienced estimating team while having the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's continued growth.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBeltsville, Maryland
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$120,000–$130,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://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.

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Bid Packagesunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Commercial Constructionunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Comparative Analysisunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Drawingsunmatched
  • Construction Estimatesunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Employee Retentionunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Historical Cost Principleunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multi-Family Buildingsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Project Developmentunmatched
  • Project Evaluationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proposal Writingunmatched
  • Revenue Growthunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Travel Industryunmatched
  • Value Engineeringunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched

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