Estimator - Federal Projects - Gaithersburg, MD

Estimator

Our client is a well-established construction firm known for delivering complex, high-security projects for government and commercial clients. With a strong reputation, growing backlog, and long-standing client relationships, they offer employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects while advancing their careers.

Job Description

The responsibilities of an Estimator:

• Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, and final construction estimates.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate cost projections.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving recommendations.
• Participate in design-build pursuits and collaborative preconstruction efforts.
• Review project risks, scope gaps, and constructability considerations.
• Support bid preparation, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and leadership teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Maintain current knowledge of market pricing, labor trends, and material costs.
• Assist with federal procurement and government contracting opportunities.

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

The successful estimator should have:

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Federal construction estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Design-build project experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and estimating methodologies.
• Experience preparing detailed cost estimates and bid packages.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Eligible to pass federal background checks and obtain access to secure facilities.
• Experience supporting Pentagon, military, federal agency, or similar government projects is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Up to 120k Base Salary
• Work on nationally recognized landmarks and mission-critical facilities.
• Exposure to Pentagon, Smithsonian, Department of State, and other federal projects.
• Stable organization with more than 30 years of proven success in federal construction.
• Growing backlog with active hiring and strong project demand.
• Opportunity to support international construction projects across multiple continents.

Contact Lauren Ward Quote job ref JN-082026-7090024