Chief Estimator - Utility Work - Warrenton, VA

High-impact leadership role with a direct line to executive leadershipJoin a $50M+ contractor experiencing rapid market expansion A Successful Chief Estimator should have: 10+ years of estimating experience within underground utilities, civil construction, or related infrastructure projects. The Responsibilities of a Chief Estimator: Lead estimating efforts for underground dry utility projects, including electrical, telecommunications, and gas infrastructure.

The Responsibilities of a Chief Estimator:

• Lead estimating efforts for underground dry utility projects, including electrical, telecommunications, and gas infrastructure.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contract documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare and submit competitive bids while ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Identify project risks, cost-saving opportunities, and value engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, field operations, and leadership to ensure estimate accuracy.
• Track project performance against estimates and refine future costing strategies.
• Analyze market conditions, labor trends, and material pricing fluctuations.
• Maintain organized estimating records, assumptions, and bid documentation.
• Mentor and provide guidance to a junior estimator.
• Support the implementation and improvement of estimating processes and procedures.

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.

High-impact leadership role with a direct line to executive leadershipJoin a $50M+ contractor experiencing rapid market expansion

A Successful Chief Estimator should have:

• 10+ years of estimating experience within underground utilities, civil construction, or related infrastructure projects.
• Strong background estimating dry utility installations.
• Experience with trenchless construction methods preferred.
• Proficiency with HeavyBid, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and cost drivers.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with operations and field teams.
• Leadership or mentoring experience preferred.

Our client is a well-established underground utility contractor with a strong reputation in the data center and power generation markets. With sustained growth, a collaborative culture, and an entrepreneurial leadership team, they offer an opportunity to make a visible impact while advancing your career.

• Base salary up to 170K + Bonus
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Company-paid healthcare deductible
• Company vehicle and gas card
• 2-3 weeks PTO
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible work schedule (typical office hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)