Strategic Construction Cost Estimator

MBP; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

MBP is seeking a Cost Estimator in Northern Virginia to perform multi-trade quantity take-offs and pricing for vertical and horizontal construction projects. You will prepare final deliverables for senior estimators and review peers’ estimates to ensure accuracy.

The role supports large, complex preconstruction estimates and may involve GMP arrangements. Candidates should have 3–7 years in cost estimating, familiarity with A/E/C, and proficiency with BlueBeam and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience providing cost estimating on vertical and/or horizontal construction projects.
• Experience in A/E/C industry preferred.
• Additional experience in general contracting, construction management, CPM scheduling, value engineering, risk management, constructability review, claims analysis, and/or contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity take-offs and pricing for multiple trades.
• Prepares and presents final deliverable documentation to internal estimating leads.
• Performs quality checks of fellow team members' estimates.
• Reviews contractor/designer estimates, including GMP arrangements.
• Supports estimate reconciliations with clients and contractors.
• Develops/reviews change order requests.
• Assists with post-construction cost analyses.
• Coordinates project workload with estimating team.
• Participates in training and development of junior estimators.

Skills

Cost estimating experience

Non-technical communication

Mentoring junior estimators

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering or Construction Management

P.E./CCM/CEP/CEP preferred

Tools

BlueBeam

MS Office

Quantity take-off software

Job description

MBP is seeking a Cost Estimator in Northern Virginia to perform multi-trade quantity take-offs and pricing for vertical and horizontal construction projects. You will prepare final deliverables for senior estimators and review peers’ estimates to ensure accuracy.

The role supports large, complex preconstruction estimates and may involve GMP arrangements. Candidates should have 3–7 years in cost estimating, familiarity with A/E/C, and proficiency with BlueBeam and MS Office.