Job Description

Exciting Construction Estimator Opportunity to work large-scale government projects throughout DC & Maryland. Please apply today for a chance to be reviewed and considered within 24 hours!

Client Details

My client is a general contractor that has been in business for over 20 years and specialize in large scale government projects up to $70M+. They are solution-focused and have a major emphasis on team building. Because of the market they serve they have built a recession proof business with a very extensive pipeline going forward. Their core services are Anti-Terrorism, general contracting in secure environments, and SCIF design construction.

Description

• Set clear deadlines, assign tasks, track deliverables, and resolve any issues that arise along the way.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs.
• Develop and prepare conceptual estimates with minimal vendor/subcontractor assistance using limited preliminary design documents/information.
• Develop vendor/subcontract interest in projects and manage the vendor/subcontractor RFP process.
• Qualify and level subcontractors' proposals according to project specifics.
• Itemize and prepare bid packages.
• Review and edit the bid or RFP content, check for errors, omissions, or inconsistencies, and ensure that the bid follows the client's specifications and guidelines.
• Identify and address any risks, opportunities, or gaps in the bid, and provide recommendations and solutions.
• Coordinate and facilitate the input of subject matter experts, writers, designers, and reviewers, and ensure that they deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
• Write and edit various sections of the bid, such as the executive summary, the technical proposal, and the pricing strategy, and ensure that they align with the client's needs and expectations.
• Design and create attractive and professional bid documents, using appropriate tools and templates.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with the client and any external partners and manage any conflicts or feedback.
• Brainstorm and generate new ideas, approaches, and solutions, and incorporate them into the bid content and design.
• Responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors such as labor needs, materials, budgets, and potential setbacks.
• Compile reports and make presentations to project leaders outlining their suggestions for upcoming projects.
• Estimate new and retrofit construction measures for projects.
• Review plans and specifications to address RFIs and address conflicts.
• Procure LEED specifications on various products to ensure compliance with customer preferences.
• Continually marketing the company and looking for future opportunities to grow the business.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience.
• Washington D.C. market experience is preferred.
• Federal market experience is preferred.
• Must have at least 3-5 years electrical estimating experience (required - NO EXCEPTIONS!)
• Experience bidding projects between $100,000.00 and $5 million.
• Cleared employee or at least can pass government clearance process.

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary: 90,000-120,000 (depending on experience)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Subsidized medical and dental 50/50
• 401k match up to 4%
• Free life disability
• Annual bonuses up to 20% based on performance
• 3 weeks PTO
• Opportunity to be with a business who truly cares about their employees and growth

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.

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