Michael Page
Estimator - Federal/Government Construction
Michael Page, Bowie, Maryland, United States, 20721
Work on High-Impact, Secure Federal Projects
Strong Growth & Reward Structure
About Our Client
This company is a long-standing general contractor with over 20 years of experience specializing in secure, large-scale federal construction projects-including SCIFs, anti-terrorism upgrades, and complex government facilities. With over 100 employees and a strong pipeline of work, they offer a
recession-proof business model , a
collaborative team culture , and
exciting projects valued up to $70M
throughout the DC metro area.
Job Description
The Estimator will support preconstruction efforts on a variety of secure federal projects, both
ground-up and interior renovations , and will report directly to the
Director of Estimating . The company is open to both
general construction
and
electrical estimators , with clear growth paths and excellent team support in place.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed estimates and proposals for federal construction projects ranging from
$100K to $5M+ Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to ensure accurate quantity takeoffs and pricing Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain competitive pricing Analyze hard bids and negotiated proposals; provide pricing strategies and risk evaluations Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessions Assist in post-bid buyout and scope reviews as needed Ensure compliance with government requirements and secure site protocols 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
3-7+ years of estimating experience in
federal construction
(general or electrical) Experience with
interior renovations and/or ground-up projects Proficiency in
Bluebeam ; additional estimating software experience is a plus Strong understanding of construction documents and cost breakdowns Experience with
hard bids
and/or
negotiated contracts Ability to pass a
background check
(due to the nature of secure government work) Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines What's on Offer
Base Salary:
Up to $130K (commensurate with experience) Annual Bonus:
Up to 20% PTO and Paid Holidays 1 Day Hybrid Schedule
(after 90 days) Opportunities for Advancement
within a growing estimating department Recession-Proof Work
in secure federal sectors
Contact
Lucia Gabriello
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6800180
This company is a long-standing general contractor with over 20 years of experience specializing in secure, large-scale federal construction projects-including SCIFs, anti-terrorism upgrades, and complex government facilities. With over 100 employees and a strong pipeline of work, they offer a
recession-proof business model , a
collaborative team culture , and
exciting projects valued up to $70M
throughout the DC metro area.
Job Description
The Estimator will support preconstruction efforts on a variety of secure federal projects, both
ground-up and interior renovations , and will report directly to the
Director of Estimating . The company is open to both
general construction
and
electrical estimators , with clear growth paths and excellent team support in place.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed estimates and proposals for federal construction projects ranging from
$100K to $5M+ Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to ensure accurate quantity takeoffs and pricing Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain competitive pricing Analyze hard bids and negotiated proposals; provide pricing strategies and risk evaluations Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessions Assist in post-bid buyout and scope reviews as needed Ensure compliance with government requirements and secure site protocols 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
3-7+ years of estimating experience in
federal construction
(general or electrical) Experience with
interior renovations and/or ground-up projects Proficiency in
Bluebeam ; additional estimating software experience is a plus Strong understanding of construction documents and cost breakdowns Experience with
hard bids
and/or
negotiated contracts Ability to pass a
background check
(due to the nature of secure government work) Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines What's on Offer
Base Salary:
Up to $130K (commensurate with experience) Annual Bonus:
Up to 20% PTO and Paid Holidays 1 Day Hybrid Schedule
(after 90 days) Opportunities for Advancement
within a growing estimating department Recession-Proof Work
in secure federal sectors
Contact
Lucia Gabriello
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6800180