Chief Estimator

Metric Geo; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo, a nationally recognized general contractor, seeks a Chief Estimator to lead preconstruction and drive estimating across its heavy civil division in the DMV.

You will own major pursuits, develop bid strategies, oversee complex estimates, and lead a high-performing estimating team. This role offers executive leadership with growth opportunities and a platform to shape growth across DC, Maryland, Virginia, and national markets.

Qualifications

• Executive Estimator with heavy civil / infrastructure experience.
• Experience leading preconstruction and estimating teams.
• Strong ability to develop bid strategies and manage complex estimates.

Responsibilities

• Own major pursuits and lead preconstruction strategy for the DMV market.
• Develop competitive bid strategies and oversee complex estimates.
• Lead and mentor the estimating team across heavy civil projects.
• Shape growth strategy and contribute to national market opportunities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Preconstruction strategy

Estimating leadership

Job description

I’m partnering with a nationally recognized General Contractor with established operations across the DC, Maryland & Virginia (DMV) market, who is looking to strengthen its heavy civil and infrastructure leadership team.

With a strong national presence, established regional operations, and a growing pipeline of major infrastructure opportunities, this contractor is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead preconstruction strategy and drive estimating operations across its heavy civil division.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of major pursuits, develop competitive bid strategies, oversee complex estimates, and lead a high-performing estimating team. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the company's growth strategy across the DMV and broader national markets.

Salary: $225,000-275,000 + Executive Bonus Potential

Sector: Heavy Civil / Infrastructure (Transit, Bridges, Highways, Utilities)

Why Join?

• Executive Leadership Opportunity: Take ownership of estimating operations and influence preconstruction strategy for a nationally established contractor.
• National Platform: Leverage the resources, financial strength, and project portfolio of a major national GC while helping drive growth across the DMV.
• High-Profile Projects: Play a key role in pursuing and delivering major infrastructure projects across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets.
• Strategic Growth: Help shape bid strategy, expand market presence, and secure significant heavy civil opportunities.
• Career Progression: Join an established national organization with the scale and platform to support long-term executive career development.
• Competitive Compensation: Executive-level salary package with potential bonus incentives and long-term career opportunities.

If you're an established Chief Estimator, Director of Estimating, Senior Estimator, VP of Estimating with a strong background in heavy civil and infrastructure construction, and you're interested in taking on a senior leadership position with a nationally recognized contractor in the DMV, let's connect!