Job Description
Estimator Position
Work on high-security federal projects valued up to $70M+. Join a stable, growing contractor with bonus potential up to 20%.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established general contractor specializing in large-scale government and secure-environment construction projects. With more than 20 years of success, a strong federal project pipeline, and a collaborative culture focused on employee development, they offer long-term stability and significant career growth opportunities.
Job Description
The responsibilities of an Estimator:
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for federal construction projects
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documentation to develop accurate pricing
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors throughout the DC market
- Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor bids
- Support preconstruction efforts and participate in bid strategy discussions
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Estimating and project teams throughout the estimating process
- Mentor and help develop a junior estimator on the team
- Assist in identifying project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
- Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within deadline requirements
- Utilize Bluebeam, Adobe, and Microsoft Office to support estimating activities
The Successful Applicant
A successful Estimator should have:
- 5-7+ years of estimating experience within a General Contractor environment
- Experience estimating federal construction projects is required
- Ideally a strong network of subcontractors and suppliers throughout the DC/Maryland market
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience reviewing plans, specifications, and bid documents
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Desire to mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative culture
What's on Offer
Competitive salary up to 135k. Annual bonus up to 20%. Comprehensive healthcare package. PTO. Hybrid Schedule: 1 remote day per week after 90 days. PE-backed growth since 2021. Mission-critical portfolio with federal agencies. High Growth & Market Activity Scores.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$135,000 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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