Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The Estimator will work closely with the Director of Estimating and the Estimating department on competitive design‑bid‑build and design‑build bids. The Estimator will be responsible for writing scopes, performing takeoff, and managing scope/communication with subcontractors associated with Divisions 4-14.

• Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• Required Experience
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction field
• Required Qualifications
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Extensive knowledge of the construction industry
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organizational and math skills
  • Strong capabilities in reading and understanding construction documents
  • Understanding of the processes and sequencing of construction and ability to provide constructability input into the estimating and bidding process
• Preferred Experience
  • Experience using construction software such as Procore, Blue Beam and Building Connected
  • Experience in the Metro Washington DC area

• Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work for multiple projects at a time.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope, answer questions, problem solve, negotiate, and ensure proper coverage for each project.
• Perform quantity take-offs, summarize quantities in estimate file, and draft pricing for self‑perform work.
• Attend project site visits and pre‑proposal meetings.
• Analytically review project documents to develop well‑written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions.
• Attend industry networking events, subcontractor networking events, and individual subcontractor office visits / lunch meetings to develop and maintain relationships.
• Coordinate with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades.
• Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing y‑sheets, reviewing proposals and coordinating with subcontractors. Review scopes with all subcontractors prior to bid day.

Our benefits package is designed to support employee well‑being and financial security, including employer‑sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education, experience, market consideration, and geographic location.

The salary range for this role will be $75,000.00–$.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at  or by phone at  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.