Estimator Commercial construction General Contractor

Washington, DC, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

The Estimator’s primary role will be preparing cost estimates by analyzing proposals and bid requirements, while meeting submission deadlines. This is an opportunity to be exposed to construction management’s many facets.

What you’ll be responsible for –

Attend project pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs

Perform pre-construction evaluation of drawings, bid packages and possible value engineering options by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents

Perform take-off of plans for budgeting and estimating

Correspond with clients and subcontractors

Assemble professional proposals and bid documents

Establish standardized marketing and bidding documents for distribution to potential clients

The ability to meet deadlines and produce budgets and estimates under extreme time constraints

Effectively communicate bid requirements to subcontractors

Occasional research, development and/or interpretation of data with little supervision or instruction


What you’ll need -

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum of (2) years’ experience and internship in General Contracting or Construction Management preferred with a Commercial General Contractor

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project

Proficiency in scheduling software

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic estimating skills

Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Professional and courteous demeanor and ability to interact with clients

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Prepare cost estimates, analyze proposals, and communicate bid requirements under deadlines.

Job title

Estimator Commercial construction General Contractor

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Washington, DC, US; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

construction drawingsestimatingMicrosoft OfficeMS Projectcommunication

Preferred skills

bilingualschedule software

Specializations

cost estimatingconstruction managementbiddingblueprintsvalue engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Washington, DC, USA

On-site City