Who we are:

MCN Build, Inc. is a purpose-driven commercial construction company headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in Baltimore, MD, Riverdale Park, MD and St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands. We specialize in transformative projects for economic sustainability, ranging from education to healthcare and affordable housing. At the core of our work, we place a high priority on cultivating strong client and community relationships. Led by our highly praised CEO, Rudy Seikaly, named 2021 Business Leader of the Year, we have been certified and recognized as the Best Place to Work in 2022 and 2023. With exceptional employee retention and average tenure, we invest in our team's well-being through top-notch benefits, flexible work arrangements, and personal development opportunities. Our dedication is evident through our growth, recognition through awards, and our philanthropic efforts both in the DMV area and beyond. Join us to drive community transformation!

Who we are looking for:

We are actively seeking a highly skilled and results-driven senior-level estimator with a strong background in multifamily estimating to join our esteemed preconstruction team. As an integral member of our team, the selected candidate will play a crucial role in delivering accurate project estimates and winning proposals. With a minimum of 5 years' experience in the position, the ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional proficiency in conceptual, schematic, and design development budgets, as well as detailed cost estimates and quantity take-offs in close collaboration with our project management and field operations teams.

What you’ll do:

In this role, our senior estimator will work closely with the Director of Pre-construction, Executive Vice President of Construction, and Business Development teams to ensure the delivery of competitive and comprehensive project estimates. You will also be responsible for,

• Handling multiple projects from time of RFP to bid submission; 
• Performing and providing complete, thorough, and accurate take-offs electronically; 
• Understanding unit pricing through various aspects of construction; 
• Actively searching for any Value Engineering solutions that can be provided to our clients; 
• Creating and fostering relationships with subcontractors and vendors;
• Seeking alternative sources for subcontractors and labor to get the best possible pricing; 
• Following up with all invited subcontractors via phone and email to ensure deadlines are met; 
• Managing site walk-throughs and document items seen and discussed when viewing with clients; 
• Creating scopes of work to distribute to subcontractors;
• Inputting data into bid forms, create detailed qualifications, and assemble bid packages;
• Managing the RFP process, ensuring maximum coverage in all trades;
• Maintaining an internal organization, adhering to tracking of RFPs and bids; 
• Leading and performing as necessary administrative duties on projects; 
• Building winning unit costs for all trades to assist in future bidding; 
• Preparing for and attending bid review meetings; 
• Work with accounting and project managers to estimate fees, overhead, and profit; 
• Building mutually rewarding relationships with potential clients, subcontractors, and vendors; 
• Mentoring junior estimators in a teaching environment.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant discipline, or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• A minimum of 5 years of direct project estimating experience 
• Excellent understanding of reading blueprints and specifications 
• A working knowledge of the commercial construction industry 
• Experience using a computer blueprint take off program (Plan Swift, Bluebeam or similar) 
• Experience with an online bid solicitation tool 
• Organized, with great attention to detail and thorough note taking 
• Well versed in excel and all MS Office Programs, specifically Excel for tracking construction costing
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff and Sage estimating software programs a plus 
• Strong and proactive communication (written, phone, and in person)
• Ability to work well with coworkers, subcontractors, vendors, architects, and designers 
• Team player, can take initiative, self-guide, and help lead the company’s estimating efforts
• Experience with phased, occupied projects, additions, and tenant fit outs.
   
   

What we offer you

Providing an adaptive culture, fast-paced and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our team members enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative, and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality, and diversity. Plus, 

• Above average competitive salary range: $80,000 to $110,000 commensurate with experience;
• Annual merit reviews and bonuses;
• Company paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, short & long-term disability insurance premiums;
• 401(k) Plan with up to 6% match using Pre & Post-Tax ROTH options; 
• Tuition reimbursement; 
• Paid holidays with option to exchange 1 for day of personal, cultural, or religious significance; 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan starting at 20 days/year; 
• 7 paid Sick & Safe Leave Days per year for you and your family; 
• Paid Parental Leave to new parents; 
• Opportunity to make an impact on a diverse team with decades of professional experience. 

If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it's time to test the limits of what you can become. Find your future with MCN Build.

Please apply online at https://www.mcnbuild.com/careers/ for immediate consideration or submit your resume and cover letter to hr@mcnbuild.com.

MCN Build is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we uphold a culture that values and promotes diversity. Our company does not engage in discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law. We actively encourage and welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority groups, women, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.