Senior Estimator

Grunley Construction Company, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored health and life insurance

Paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave

401(k) plans

Tuition assistance

Incentive bonuses

Job summary

Grunley Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Preconstruction Department in Rockville, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of estimating experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.

The Senior Estimator will perform quantity take-offs, draft pricing, and develop scopes of work while coordinating with subcontractors for various projects. Compensation for this role ranges from $115,000 to $150,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of estimating experience for a general contractor or commercial subcontractor.
• Expertise in estimating CSI Divisions 2 – 7 and/or Division 26 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope and problem-solve.
• Perform quantity take-offs and draft pricing.
• Attend project site visits and lead estimates.
• Review project documents to develop RFIs and identify potential scope gaps.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong math skills

Extensive knowledge of the construction industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

On-Screen Takeoff

BlueBeam

Job description

About the Company

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Position Overview

The Senior Estimator will work in the Preconstruction/Estimating Department on competitive design-bid-build and design-build proposals. Relevant experience should include writing scopes, performing takeoffs, and evaluating subcontractor proposals. Expertise in estimating CSI Divisions 2 – 7 and/or Division 26 is preferred.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Director of Preconstruction

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Required Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of estimating experience for a general contractor or commercial subcontractor

Preferred Experience

• Experience using construction software such as Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, and BlueBeam
• Experience in the Metro Washington DC area is preferred

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the construction industry
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational and math skills
• Strong capabilities in reading and understanding construction documents
• Understanding of processes and sequencing of construction, and ability to provide constructability input into the estimating and bidding process

Responsibilities / Duties

• Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work for multiple projects simultaneously. This includes reviewing design narratives and coordinating with design partners to develop complete scopes of work on design‑build pursuits.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope, answer questions, problem‑solve, negotiate, and ensure proper subcontractor coverage for each project.
• Perform quantity take‑offs, summarize quantities in estimate files, and draft pricing including self‑perform work.
• Attend project site visits, work with the Directors to set‑up and lead estimates, and assist in training new estimators.
• Analytically review project documents to develop well‑written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions.
• Attended industry networking events, subcontractor networking events, and individual subcontractor meetings to develop and maintain relationships.
• Coordinate with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades.
• Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing y‑sheets, reviewing proposals, and coordinating with subcontractors. Review scopes with all subcontractors prior to bid day.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes employer‑sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, vacation, and retirement options such as 401(k) plans. Compensation may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; base salaries are determined by skills, experience, market consideration, and geographic location. Salary range for this role is $115,000.00–$150,000.00.

Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 240-399-6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.