Senior Construction Estimator & Preconstruction Lead

MBP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Semi-annual bonuses

Generous paid time off

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

Health Savings Account with company

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Professional development opportunities

Wellness Program

Job summary

MBP is seeking a Senior Estimator in Raleigh, NC, or the Mid-Atlantic region, with extensive experience estimating cost on vertical and horizontal construction during preconstruction. The role leads a team of estimators on large, complex bids and collaborates across disciplines.

You will perform quantity take-offs, present deliverables to clients, and mentor junior staff while supporting GMP-based bids and other project controls. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing cost estimating on vertical and/or horizontal construction projects.
• Experience in A/E/C industry preferred.
• Experience in general contracting, construction management, CPM scheduling, value engineering, risk management, constructability review, claims analysis, and/or contract administration.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding construction plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Proficiency with BlueBeam or similar tools.
• Experience providing training, supervision, proposal development, and business development is a plus.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity take-offs and pricing for multiple trades.
• Prepares and presents final deliverable documentation to clients.
• Performs quality checks of fellow estimators' work.
• Reviews and analyzes contractor/designer estimates, with GMP experience.
• Leads estimate reconciliations with clients and contractors.
• Develops or reviews change order requests.
• Assists with post-construction cost analyses.
• Manages project budgets and invoices.
• Prepares project fee proposals.
• Coordinates resources and workload with other estimating managers.
• Participates in training and development of junior estimators.

Skills

Cost estimating

Leadership

Preconstruction

Plan reading

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

P.E. license / CCM / CCP / CEP preferred

Tools

BlueBeam

Take-off software

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

MBP is seeking a Senior Estimator in Raleigh, NC, or the Mid-Atlantic region, with extensive experience estimating cost on vertical and horizontal construction during preconstruction. The role leads a team of estimators on large, complex bids and collaborates across disciplines.

You will perform quantity take-offs, present deliverables to clients, and mentor junior staff while supporting GMP-based bids and other project controls. Occasional travel may be required.