Director of Preconstruction & Estimating

This Director of Estimating role leads all preconstruction and estimating efforts across a diverse portfolio of commercial interior and infrastructure projects. You'll oversee a skilled estimating team, drive strategic pricing decisions, and partner closely with project leadership to win and deliver high-quality work.

Client Details

This long-established construction firm is known for delivering high-quality commercial projects and building long-term client relationships through trust and performance. With a strong pipeline, repeat business, and a people-first culture, they offer stability alongside exciting growth opportunities.

Description

The Director of Estimating will be responsible for:

• Leading all preconstruction and estimating activities from conceptual budgets through final proposals.
• Developing accurate cost estimates across CSI Divisions 2-16, with a strong focus on MEP and interior renovation scopes.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of four estimators, fostering collaborating and professional growth.
• Setting and executing estimating strategies to ensure competitive, well-aligned bids.
• Partnering closely with project managers and design teams on budgeting, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Overseeing estimates for projects including cooling towers, chiller replacements, generator upgrades, an exterior renovations.
• Reporting directly to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals and pipeline strategy.

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.

Profile

A successful Director of Estimating should have:

• 10+ yeas of experience in commercial construction estimating.
• Proven expertise in preconstruction, conceptual budgeting, and detailed estimates.
• Strong working knowledge of CSI Divisions 2-16 and complex MEP systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and mentoring estimating teams.
• Proficiency with BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, and Excel.
• Ability to work primarily in-office in Beltsville, MD, with flexible hours.

Job Offer

The Director of Estimating will receive:

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary bonus.
• Chance to lead a stable, experienced team in a low-turnover, people-centric environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including strong healthcare and retirement contributions.
• Long-term growth opportunity within a company expanding its project size and national reach.
• Opportunity to work with a respected company in the construction industry.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today to join this exciting opportunity!

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.