Estimator - Multifamily Construction - Washington, D.C.

Estimator - Multifamily Construction - Washington, D.C.

Join a family-run builder with real autonomy and fast career growth! Lead $20M-$100M projects without the grind of hard bidding!

About Our Client

This well-established, family-owned construction firm has spent decades building trusted relationships and delivering complex urban projects. Known for quality, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, they offer the stability of repeat clients with the excitement of high-profile work. They mostly operate within the multifamily, mixed-use, base-building, office, foundation & structural repair, retail and luxury townhomes sectors.

Job Description

The Estimator - Multifamily Construction - Washington, D.C. will be responsible for:

• Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, and GMP estimates for large commercial and multifamily projects
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and scopes to develop accurate pricing and risk assessments
• Collaborate with preconstruction, operations, and leadership teams during project planning
• Develop subcontractor scopes, solicit pricing, and evaluate proposals
• Participate in value engineering and cost-saving strategies without sacrificing quality
• Support negotiated work with trusted repeat clients rather than competitive hard bids

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

A successful Estimator - Multifamily Construction - Washington, D.C. should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 5-7+ years of estimating experience with a general contractor or builder-developer
• Experience estimating projects valued between $30M and $100M+
• Multifamily estimating experience strongly preferred (commercial experience also considered)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with senior leadership

What's on Offer

The Estimator - Multifamily Construction - Washington, D.C. will receive:

• Competitive base salary - $110,000 to $130,000.
• No hard bidding - all work is negotiated with long-standing repeat clients
• Exposure to major multifamily and mixed-use projects in a dense urban market
• Family-oriented, close-knit culture with direct access to company leadership
• Strong benefits including 401(k) match, PTO flexibility, and company-provided tech

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work as a construction estimator in Washington, D.C., we encourage you to apply today!