Estimator - Federal & Commercial Construction

Join a well-established general contractor as an Estimator supporting complex commercial, federal and mission-critical construction projects. This role offers the opportunity to price high-profile projects, collaborate with experienced leadership, and contribute to a growing pipeline of work across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Client Details This long-standing construction firm has build a reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects for both public and private sector clients. With a strong backlog, repeat business, and opportunities to support nationally significant projects, the company offers stability, growth, and exposure to unique construction challenges. Description The Estimator will be responsible for: Preparing detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and bid proposals for commercial and federal construction projects. Analyzing drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine scope, pricing, and risk factors. Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure competitive and accurate bids. Collaborating with project managers, operations teams, and leadership throughout the preconstruction process. Participating in bid reviews, value engineering exercises, and project strategy discussions. Maintaining current knowledge of market conditions, labor costs, material pricing, and industry trends. Supporting multiple pursuits simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and submission requirements are met. Assisting with cost planning, budgeting, and estimating best practices to improve bid success rates. Profile A successful Estimator should have: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred. Estimating experience within commercial construction required; federal construction experience strongly preferred. Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents. Experience developing comprehensive conceptual and hard-bid estimates. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Must be eligible to pass federal background checks and obtain access to secure facilities. Previous experience supporting Pentagon, Department of Defense, or other federal agency projects is highly desirable. Job Offer Reasons to apply for the Estimator role: Opportunity to work on nationally recognized landmarks, memorials, and federal facilities. Established contractor with more than 30 years of successful project delivery. Strong relationships with premier government clients and a high volume of repeat work. Growing backlog and active hiring creating long-term career advancement opportunities. Exposure to complex, mission-critical, secure, and international construction projects that few contractors can offer. Interested? Apply today. 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.