Project Estimator

Overview

Who We Are Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community, including educational, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. We are committed to the professional and personal fulfillment of our employees and building strong relationships with our clients and the community.

We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015. Our employees demonstrate strong retention and tenure, with a 95% retention rate and an average tenure of 4 1/2 years. We invest in our people with comprehensive benefits for all 100+ team members, including student loan repayment plans, 529 college savings plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible working arrangements, certification prep classes (PMP/LEED/CCM/CQM), industry conference networking, wellness programs, and access to wellness resources.

In the last 7 years, we have doubled in size, opened offices in Baltimore & Prince George’s County, celebrated promotions, and earned ENR Best Project awards, while expanding philanthropic efforts locally and abroad. We are 50% millennia ls, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together.

We are seeking a result-driven Project Estimator with experience in commercial construction estimating to support our preconstruction team. The ideal candidate will have formal training in a broad range of commercial construction estimating, and a minimum of 3 years of estimating experience for a commercial construction management company. The role requires solid MEP knowledge and proven success in renovations and new construction ranging from $200,000 to $100 million;

experience with multifamily projects is a plus. The estimator will collaborate with the Senior Estimator, Director of Preconstruction, Executive Vice President of Construction, and Business Development teams to provide competitive, thorough project estimates and win proposals, while partnering with operations for a smooth internal hand-off to ensure project success. This position blends pre-construction services, quantity takeoffs, pricing, and procurement.

We offer a fast-paced, multi-task environment with multiple project relationships and competing priorities. If you are motivated by efficiency and accuracy from concept to buy-out and execution, this may be the perfect fit for you.

• Support the Senior Estimator and Director of Preconstruction, proactively assisting with all aspects.
• Assist with multiple projects from RFP to bid submission.
• Perform and provide complete, thorough, and accurate take-offs electronically.
• Understand unit pricing through various aspects of construction.
• Seek alternative sources for subcontractors and labor to obtain competitive pricing.
• Follow up with invited subcontractors via phone and email to meet deadlines.
• Qualify sub bids to ensure scope coverage within the bid.
• Input data into bid forms, create detailed qualifications, and assemble bid packages.
• Maintain internal organization and tracking of RFPs and bids.
• Lead and perform administrative duties on projects as needed.
• Build winning unit costs for all trades to assist future bidding.
• Attend bid review meetings and present subs’ bids in GMP scenarios.
• Provide conceptual estimates and become well versed in historical square footage costs in our vertical markets.
• Work with accounting and project managers to estimate fees, overhead, and profit.
• Act as the project expert, briefing management on work required and changes, and transfer information to project management.
• Help build mutually rewarding relationships with potential clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Some travel may be required depending on business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. A minimum of 3 years of direct project estimating experience is required.
• Excellent understanding of reading blueprints and specifications.
• Working knowledge of the commercial construction industry.
• Experience using a computer blueprint take-off program…