Senior Estimator
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.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading estimating efforts from initial document review through final bid submission for CSP and hard bid projects.
- Preparing detailed quantity takeoffs, subcontractor scope analyses, and comprehensive bid estimates.
- Managing public and private competitive bid pursuits, ensuring compliance with bid instructions, procurement requirements, and submission deadlines.
- Developing bid packages and soliciting, reviewing, leveling, and analyzing subcontractor and supplier proposals.
- Evaluating drawings, specifications, addenda, schedules, and contract requirements to identify scope gaps and project risks.
- Developing bid strategies, value-based pricing approaches, risk assessments, and competitive positioning plans.
- Collaborating 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.
The successful applicant we are seeking for the Senior Estimator role:
- Has 7+ years of estimating experience with a commercial construction general contractor.
- Has extensive experience pursuing and winning CSP, lump sum, and hard bid construction projects.
- Has a strong understanding of public procurement processes, bid laws, and competitive bidding requirements.
- Has proven ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and assemble comprehensive bid packages.
- Has experience estimating commercial construction projects across multiple market sectors including education, healthcare, municipal, or institutional projects.
- Has a strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, logistics, and cost drivers.
- Has the ability to interpret plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents.
- Has strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Is proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Has a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
What's on offer:
- 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)