Director of Preconstruction & Estimating

Michael Page International

Beltsville, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$150,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Beltsville, MD
POSTED
26 days ago
This Director of Estimating role leads all preconstruction and estimating efforts across a diverse portfolio of commercial interior and infrastructure projects. You'll oversee a skilled estimating team, drive strategic pricing decisions, and partner closely with project leadership to win and deliver high-quality work.Client DetailsThis long-established construction firm is known for delivering high-quality commercial projects and building long-term client relationships through trust and performance. With a strong pipeline, repeat business, and a people-first culture, they offer stability alongside exciting growth opportunities.DescriptionThe Director of Estimating will be responsible for:Leading all preconstruction and estimating activities from conceptual budgets through final proposals.Developing accurate cost estimates across CSI Divisions 2-16, with a strong focus on MEP and interior renovation scopes.Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of four estimators, fostering collaborating and professional growth.Setting and executing estimating strategies to ensure competitive, well-aligned bids.Partnering closely with project managers and design teams on budgeting, value engineering, and constructability reviews.Overseeing estimates for projects including cooling towers, chiller replacements, generator upgrades, an exterior renovations.Reporting directly to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals and pipeline strategy.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.ProfileA successful Director of Estimating should have:10+ yeas of experience in commercial construction estimating.Proven expertise in preconstruction, conceptual budgeting, and detailed estimates.Strong working knowledge of CSI Divisions 2-16 and complex MEP systems.Demonstrated leadership experience managing and mentoring estimating teams.Proficiency with BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, and Excel.Ability to work primarily in-office in Beltsville, MD, with flexible hours.Job OfferThe Director of Estimating will receive:Competitive base salary plus discretionary bonus.Chance to lead a stable, experienced team in a low-turnover, people-centric environment.Comprehensive benefits package including strong healthcare and retirement contributions.Long-term growth opportunity within a company expanding its project size and national reach.Opportunity to work with a respected company in the construction industry.If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today to join this exciting opportunity!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.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/