Director of Estimating - Commercial - Columbia, MD

My client is seeking a Director of Estimating/Chief Estimator to lead and manage a high-performing estimating team across multiple office locations, focusing on hospitality renovations and fast-paced commercial projects. This senior leadership role offers a competitive salary, growth opportunities, and the chance to work for an employee-owned company with strong resources and a close-knit culture.

Client Details

Headquartered in Columbia, MD, my client is a leader in hospitality renovations, delivering projects ranging from $3M to $50M across the U.S. Recently acquired by a $2B national construction firm, they offer the resources of a large company while maintaining a close-knit culture. Their commitment to promoting from within and fostering employee growth makes this a unique and rewarding place to work.

Description

About the Opportunity: My client, a premier general contracting firm specializing in hospitality renovations, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Estimating/Chief Estimator to lead its estimating department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within a fast-paced and growing company while overseeing high-profile commercial renovation projects across the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the estimating department across multiple office locations (MD & CA), ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all bid submissions.

• Provide mentorship, training, and direct oversight to a team of estimators and senior estimators.

• Delegate workload effectively to maintain productivity in a high-volume bid environment.

• Develop conceptual estimates for commercial projects, with a focus on hospitality renovations, office interiors, and other fast-paced builds.

• Collaborate closely with the senior leadership team and report directly to the President.

• Play a strategic role in securing new business and maintaining competitive pricing strategies.

Profile

• 10+ years of experience in conceptual estimating within commercial construction.

• Proven leadership and management experience, including direct oversight of estimating teams.

• Background in hospitality renovations, office interiors, or other rapid-turnaround projects is highly desirable.

• Strong ability to handle multiple bids simultaneously in a high-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be a part of an employee-owned company.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Company-provided cell phone and laptop.

• Opportunity to work for a growing company with a strong culture and career growth potential.

• Hybrid work flexibility (not fully remote, but some work-from-home days available).

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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