General contractor

Michael Page
Reston, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/1/2024 CLOSED ON 5/4/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the General contractor position at Michael Page?

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing, coordinating, and completing competitive, thorough project estimates for a variety of commercial new construction & renovations projects.

Client Details

This highly reputable organization has been in the business for 40 years and now has more than 8 offices spanned across the U.

S. They specialize in a diverse array of major, multi-million-dollar projects across a variety of sectors, including Commercial Base Building, Mission Critical, Corporate Interiors, and Industrial

My client has one of the most well-respected and trusted names in the market. They are recognized for their high volume of repeat business, unparalleled professionalism, and commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Their team is made up of experienced and dedicated individuals who strive for the highest level of quality and efficiency in all of their endeavors.

My client also offers a very rewarding career pathing experience, including unlimited room for professional and financial growth.

Description

  • Work in collaboration with the Estimating team to provide competitive project estimates and win proposals, while partnering with the operations team to complete an effective internal hand off
  • Handle multiple projects from time of RFP to bid submission
  • Perform thorough and accurate take-offs
  • Create scopes of work to distribute to subcontractors
  • Qualify sub bids with care to ensure scope of work required is covered within bid
  • Input data into bid forms, create detailed qualifications, and assemble bid packages
  • Manage the RFP process, ensuring maximum coverage in all trades
  • Responsible for tracking of RFPs and bids
  • Ensure detailed & efficient Hand-off of awarded projects to operations
  • Prepare for and attend bid review meeting
  • Coordinate with accounting and project management to estimate fees, overhead, and profit
  • Build strong relationships with potential clients, subcontractors, and vendors

Profile

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 5-10 years of estimating experience with a general contractor(s)
  • Ability to perform conceptual, schematic, and design development budgets, detailed cost estimates, and deliver quantity take-offs in partnership with the project management and field operations team
  • Experience with commercial new construction, renovations, and tenant fit-out projects. Project values can range from $1M - $150M or higher
  • Proven track record of successfully negotiating with subcontractors to ascertain best pricing
  • Excellent understanding of reading blueprints and specifications
  • Well versed in excel and MS Office programs
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to cultivate strong relationships with owners, vendors, architects, subcontractors, and internal staff

Job Offer

  • Highly competitive base salary
  • Uncapped annual bonuses
  • Profit sharing
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k employer match
  • Company phone and laptop
  • Annual reviews & raises
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 3 weeks PTO to start company holidays

Interested? Submit your resume today for immediate review!

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.

Last updated : 2024-05-01

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