Job Description
Lead Estimator
Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts from concept through GMP. Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed estimates. Perform quantity take-offs and develop project budgets. Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing. Develop bid packages and support procurement strategies. Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Identify and implement value engineering opportunities. Support business development and project pursuit activities. Assist with preliminary scheduling, logistics, and construction planning. Maintain historical cost data and estimating resources. Support project handoff to operations teams.
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 Lead Estimator should have: 10+ years of construction estimating and preconstruction experience. Strong background in civil and structural construction estimating highly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred. Experience preparing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and GMP proposals. Knowledge of construction scheduling, quantity take-off, and estimating software. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. OSHA certification preferred.
Competitive salary ranging from $143,000 annually. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance. 401(k) with Company Match. Paid Time Off. Flexible Spending Account. Life Insurance. Professional Development Assistance. Referral Program. Eligibility for Year-End Bonus. LifeLock Subscription.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | McLean, Virginia |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $130,000 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.
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 Developmentunmatched
- Civil Engineeringunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Construction Estimatesunmatched
- Construction Managementunmatched
- Construction Planningunmatched
- Construction Scheduleunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
- Historical Cost Principleunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft Outlookunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- OSHAunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Pricingunmatched
- Procurement Strategyunmatched
- Project Developmentunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Value Engineeringunmatched
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