Senior Estimator Job at Axis Talent Group, Washington DC

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  • Axis Talent Group
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction

Pay: (120k -150k Base Salary + Bonus )

Location: Office options in DC downtown or Forestville, MD

About Axis Talent Group’s Client

Join a leading commercial construction firm driving excellence in restoration, waterproofing, masonry, roofing, caulking, concrete, and more. With strong relationships with general contractors and access to public bid opportunities, our client has the opportunity to receive 15 bids per week, making accurate estimating a cornerstone of their success. Based in Washington, D.C. this organization is dedicated to promoting leadership and precision in the construction industry.

The Opportunity

Axis Talent Group is urgently seeking a Senior Estimator to lead high-stakes commercial construction projects and drive business success through precise, competitive bids. This role offers the chance to mentor a team, negotiate critical contracts, and position yourself for advancement into a Chief Estimator role or even a junior-level executive position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial construction projects, including restoration, waterproofing, masonry, roofing, caulking, and concrete.
  • Perform detailed takeoffs using Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam, ensuring precision in cost estimation.
  • Negotiate contracts and proposals with general contractors and clients to secure projects.
  • Lead and mentor a mid-level estimator and a junior estimator, fostering their professional growth.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure estimates align with project goals and client expectations.
  • Contribute to winning bids on approximately 15 projects per week, driving 50% of the company’s success.

What You Bring

  • Experience : 7+ years of commercial construction estimating experience across multiple trades (e.g., restoration, waterproofing, masonry, roofing, caulking, concrete).
  • Technical Skills : Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam for estimating takeoffs; familiarity with other estimating software is a plus.
  • Leadership : Proven ability to lead or mentor other estimators, with experience managing or coaching a team preferred.
  • Skills : Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce accurate proposals under tight deadlines.
  • Ambition : A driven mindset with a desire to grow into a Chief Estimator role or junior-level executive position.
  • Nice-to-Haves : Experience with high-volume bidding environments and a track record of winning projects through precise estimates.

Why Join?

  • Impact : Play a pivotal role in securing 15+ weekly project bids, directly influencing 50% of the company’s business success.
  • Growth : Clear path to leadership, with opportunities to become Chief Estimator or a junior-level executive.
  • Compensation : Competitive base salary ($115,000–$150,000) plus bonus opportunities.
  • Flexibility : Start in-office with the potential for a hybrid schedule (e.g., work-from-home days) after demonstrating performance and responsibility (2–3 months).
  • Culture : Join a company that values leadership, precision, and long-term career development.

Location

  • Primary Location : [Washington, DC or Forestville, MD
  • Work Arrangement : In-office to start, with potential for hybrid arrangements after proven performance.

Job Tags

For contractors, Work at office, Work from home,

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