About this opportunity
Hays lists this Mid/Senior Estimator (Commercial Interiors) opportunity in northern virginia, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Your new company
Our client is a nationally recognized commercial contractor with decades of experience delivering workplace, mission-critical, tenant fit-out, renovation, and occupied-space projects for leading corporate, technology, legal, healthcare, and institutional clients. Their reputation has been built on repeat business, strong client relationships, and a collaborative project delivery approach.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Mid or Senior level Estimator with 5-10 years of General Contractor estimating experience to support an expanding pipeline of large, complex commercial interior projects.
Typical Projects
This position will focus on commercial interior construction projects including:
Corporate headquarters and workplace fit-outs
Class A office renovations
Law firm interiors
Technology and mission-critical support spaces
High-end tenant improvements ranging from single-floor renovations to full-building repositioning efforts
Project values typically range from several hundred thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar interior construction assignments.
Your new role
Prepare conceptual estimates, budgets, and detailed construction cost estimates
Complete quantity takeoffs and pricing analysis
Review drawings, specifications, RFPs, and bid documentation
Identify project risks and develop pricing strategies
Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs)
Conduct site visits and pre-bid surveys
Build and maintain strong subcontractor relationships
Develop bidder lists and solicit subcontractor pricing
Analyze subcontractor proposals for scope coverage and value
Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal project teams
Support proposal development and business development initiatives
Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines
What you'll need to succeed
5-10+ years of estimating experience with a General Contractor
Commercial interiors construction experience required
Strong understanding of labor, material, and subcontractor pricing
Ability to review and interpret drawings, specifications, and bid documents
Experience developing budgets and conceptual estimates
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to manage multiple pursuits concurrently
What you'll get in return
Competitive base salary: $120,000 - $150,000 (Commensurate with level of experience)
Performance-based bonus
401(k)
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous PTO package
Tuition reimbursement
Interest-free employee loan program
Long-term career growth with a highly respected contractor
Who can apply
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