Senior Estimator - Carpentry Division

About Our Client

Founded in 1949, my client is recognized as a leading General contractor in the Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. They are known for providing top tier construction management on a wide variety of projects ranging 1 Million to over $2 billion.

• Support Carpentry Division by providing accurate and complete takeoffs
• Solicit Subcontractor and Supplier proposals through eQuote or direct contact
• Ensure proposals clearly define the scope of work including exclusions and clarifications
• Assist in preparation of purchasing requisitions and subcontract contract reviews.
• Works closely with the CD Project Manager or on handoff of awarded work
• Providing qualifications and written assumptions that can be discussed with the Pre-construction Team when reviewing our estimates
• Thoroughly understand the Carpentry scope of the project
• Developing relationships with architects and engineers in the community
• Thoroughly review, read and reread the project plans, specifications and Bid requirements.
• Cultivate and qualify new subcontractors and suppliers for bid lists
• Clarify specifications
• Promote company goodwill between the company, General & sub/supplier.
• Do quantity take-offs and estimates for the company's own forces and to fill in when no subcontractor/supplier bid exists.
• Discover discrepancies in plans and specifications for clarification
• Schedule and conduct hand-off meetings with Project Managers and Carpentry Foremen
• Provide detailed conceptual estimates from pre-construction schematic and design development documents.
• Plan, coordinate, review, verify and analyze all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation.
• Review all Subcontractor estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to inclusion in CD and proposal.
• Participate in presentations to corporate management.
• May assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.
• Assist with business development efforts in securing new work
• Lead and manage budgeting, estimating, and bidding of projects from initial RFP to submittal, singularly or with a team depending on the level of complexity and time permitted.
• Lead preconstruction for awarded projects and assist with the initial kick off and operations set up when construction commences.
• Attend meetings as necessary to make sure the transition process proceeds smoothly

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a carpenter, estimator, or in a related role within the construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Professional Estimator) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of carpentry techniques, materials, and construction methods.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to meeting deadlines.

• Excellent benefits - health, medical, vision, dental
• Annual Bonus
• Generous PTO policy
• 401K with company match