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Estimator - Federal & Commercial Construction

Michael Page International
  • Gaithersburg, Maryland
  • $90,000–$110,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
18 days ago
Michael Page International

Job Description

EstimatorThe Estimator will be responsible for:Preparing detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and bid proposals for commercial and federal construction projects.Analyzing drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine scope, pricing, and risk factors.Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure competitive and accurate bids.Collaborating with project managers, operations teams, and leadership throughout the preconstruction process.Participating in bid reviews, value engineering exercises, and project strategy discussions.Maintaining current knowledge of market conditions, labor costs, material pricing, and industry trends.Supporting multiple pursuits simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and submission requirements are met.Assisting with cost planning, budgeting, and estimating best practices to improve bid success rates.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.A successful Estimator should have:Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.Estimating experience within commercial construction required; federal construction experience strongly preferred.Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.Experience developing comprehensive conceptual and hard-bid estimates.Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.Must be eligible to pass federal background checks and obtain access to secure facilities.Previous experience supporting Pentagon, Department of Defense, or other federal agency projects is highly desirable.Reasons to apply for the Estimator role:Opportunity to work on nationally recognized landmarks, memorials, and federal facilities.Established contractor with more than 30 years of successful project delivery.Strong relationships with premier government clients and a high volume of repeat work.Growing backlog and active hiring creating long-term career advancement opportunities.Exposure to complex, mission-critical, secure, and international construction projects that few contractors can offer.Interested? Apply today.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGaithersburg, Maryland
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$90,000–$110,000 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
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Biddingunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Commercial Constructionunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Drawingsunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Contract Requirementsunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • MPIunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Value Engineeringunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched

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