Preconstruction/Estimator - Drywall - Gaithersburg, MD

The Estimator will:

• Lead preconstruction activities including budgeting, opportunity evaluation, bid strategy, and project planning.
• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial drywall, metal framing, ceilings, insulation, rough carpentry, doors, and related scopes.
• Review plans, specifications, and construction documents to identify scope requirements, constructability concerns, and project risks.
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing packages.
• Develop comprehensive bid proposals, qualifications, exclusions, inclusions, and value engineering recommendations.
• Support client presentations, negotiations, and post-bid discussions.
• Coordinate project turnover and handoff meetings with operations teams to ensure successful execution.
• Mentor and develop junior estimators and contribute to best practices within the estimating department.
• Partner with business development and leadership teams on strategic pursuits and negotiated opportunities.
• Support complex projects including healthcare, data center, institutional, renovation, and high-security environments.
• Maintain accurate cost databases, labor productivity assumptions, and market pricing intelligence.

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.

Lead high-profile healthcare, data center & secure projectsJoin a relationship-driven contractor with strong repeat business

A successful Estimator should have:

• 5+ years of commercial drywall and metal framing estimating experience.
• Proven track record preparing complete estimates and bid proposals.
• Strong understanding of labor productivity, material pricing, budgeting, cost control, and project risk analysis.
• Experience leading preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through project award.
• Ability to confidently communicate with clients, suppliers, project managers, superintendents, and executive leadership.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and construction document review.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.
• Experience supporting negotiations and project handoff processes.

Our client is a family-owned commercial construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex interior and exterior scope packages across a diverse project portfolio. Backed by long-term client relationships, steady growth, and a collaborative culture, the company offers the stability of an established organization with the agility of a privately held business.

The Estimator will receive:

• Competitive compensation targeting approximately $130,000+, with flexibility based on experience and market conditions.
• Join a $50M commercial construction organization supported by approximately 240 office and field employees.
• Work for a family-owned company where approximately 85% of projects come from repeat clients and negotiated work.
• Enjoy a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and a 401(k) match dollar-for-dollar up to 4%.
• Gain visibility with executive leadership while helping shape preconstruction strategy and future company growth.

Interested? Apply today.