Senior Estimator - CSP / Hard Bid

Their success is built on competitive bidding expertise, strong operational execution, and the ability to consistently win and deliver challenging projects across both public and private sectors. As the Senior Estimator, you will lead estimating activities focused on competitive procurement opportunities and work closely with operations teams to develop winning bid strategies.

As the Senior Estimator, you will lead estimating activities focused on competitive procurement opportunities and work closely with operations teams to develop winning bid strategies.

• Lead estimating efforts from initial document review through final bid submission for CSP and hard bid projects.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, subcontractor scope analyses, and comprehensive bid estimates.
• Manage public and private competitive bid pursuits, ensuring compliance with bid instructions, procurement requirements, and submission deadlines.
• Develop bid packages and solicit, review, level, and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Evaluate drawings, specifications, addenda, schedules, and contract requirements to identify scope gaps and project risks.
• Develop bid strategies, value-based pricing approaches, risk assessments, and competitive positioning plans.
• Collaborate with operations teams during bid reviews, project handoff, and early project planning to ensure successful execution.

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.

Lead bids on projects that make a lasting community impactEnjoy autonomy and visibility on critical project pursuits.

For the Senior Estimator we are seeking:

• 7+ years of estimating experience with a commercial construction general contractor.
• Extensive experience pursuing and winning CSP, lump sum, and hard bid construction projects.
• Strong understanding of public procurement processes, bid laws, and competitive bidding requirements.
• Proven ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and assemble comprehensive bid packages.
• Experience estimating commercial construction projects across multiple market sectors including education, healthcare, municipal, or institutional projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, logistics, and cost drivers.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

This well-respected commercial construction firm has delivered projects across education, healthcare, municipal, and other specialized markets for decades. Their success is built on competitive bidding expertise, strong operational execution, and the ability to consistently win and deliver challenging projects across both public and private sectors. With a robust pipeline of Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) and hard bid opportunities, they continue to invest in top-tier estimating talent to support growth.

• Salary range of $120,000 - $160,000
• Competitive bonus structure
• Gas card
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous paid time off (PTO)