Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Estimator | Washington, DC

Salary range: 100K-135K, based on experience

The opportunity

A general contractor in the DC region is looking for an experienced Estimator to join its preconstruction team. The work ranges from early budgeting through final pricing, and you'll stay involved after award to support project startup.

What you'll own

• Develop conceptual budgets and detailed estimates as projects move through design, reviewing pricing and scope to make sure estimates are complete and accurate.

• Manage multiple bids at once, including reviewing drawings and specifications, identifying scope gaps, developing subcontractor scopes, and coordinating pricing and trade coverage.

• Build relationships with new subcontractors and vendors to strengthen the bidder pool and maintain competitive coverage.

• Work with owners and design teams on scope changes, cost impacts, allowances, and value engineering.

• Prepare proposals, schedules, qualifications, and other bid materials, and participate in client meetings and presentations as needed.

• Stay involved after award, supporting key subcontractor buyout, project startup, and significant change pricing as projects move into construction.

Your experience

• 5+ years of construction experience, with commercial estimating experience for a general contractor.

• Experience managing multiple bids and developing budgets and estimates at different design stages.

• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, subcontractor scopes, and construction costs.

• Familiarity with construction scheduling software.

• Degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience will also be considered.

Why this Opportunity Stands Out

You'll join a long-standing general contractor that has been delivering complex projects throughout DC for decades. You'll be involved from early budgeting and design through final pricing, with a mix of negotiated and hard-bid work, and stay connected after award as projects move into construction.