What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Project Estimator position at MCN Build?
Who We Are
Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fulfilment of our most valuable asset-our employees.
Now is the perfect time to join the MCN team! Our CEO Rudy Seikaly was named 2021 Business Leader of the Year by DC’s Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015, and a Great Place to Work in 2022, 2023 & 2024 and ranked on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction 2023 and 2024. Our biggest win is from our own employees who still today overwhelmingly choose to grow with MCN as evidenced by our 95% employee retention rate and average tenure of 4 1/2 years.
We truly invest in our own people by offering top notch, company-sponsored benefits found in firms twice our size to all 100 MCN team members. Student loan repayment plans, 529 college savings plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible working arrangements, PMP/LEED/CCM/CQM certification preparation classes, industry conference networking, and pups in the office are just some of the benefits that empower every member of the MCN team to choose their own professional and personal journey to work-life balance.
In the last 7 years, we’ve doubled our size, added 3 new office locations in Baltimore, Prince Georges' County & U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrated 20 employee promotions, and won two 2021 Engineering News Record (ENR) Best Project awards all while expanding our philanthropic efforts both here at home in the DMV as well as abroad in Ethiopia, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Colombia. We're 50% millennials, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a motivated Junior Estimator who is eager to grow within the commercial construction industry and support our preconstruction team. The ideal candidate will have 6 months to 1 year of exposure to construction estimating, whether through an internship, co-op, or early full-time experience—and a solid understanding of basic construction concepts. Familiarity with commercial or multifamily construction is a plus but not required.
Our Junior Estimator will contribute to early project budgeting, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor outreach while learning directly from our Senior Estimator and broader preconstruction team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their estimating career who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys analytical work, and wants to develop strong technical skills in preconstruction.
What You’ll Do
MCN Build is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MCN encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fulfilment of our most valuable asset-our employees.
Now is the perfect time to join the MCN team! Our CEO Rudy Seikaly was named 2021 Business Leader of the Year by DC’s Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015, and a Great Place to Work in 2022, 2023 & 2024 and ranked on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction 2023 and 2024. Our biggest win is from our own employees who still today overwhelmingly choose to grow with MCN as evidenced by our 95% employee retention rate and average tenure of 4 1/2 years.
We truly invest in our own people by offering top notch, company-sponsored benefits found in firms twice our size to all 100 MCN team members. Student loan repayment plans, 529 college savings plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible working arrangements, PMP/LEED/CCM/CQM certification preparation classes, industry conference networking, and pups in the office are just some of the benefits that empower every member of the MCN team to choose their own professional and personal journey to work-life balance.
In the last 7 years, we’ve doubled our size, added 3 new office locations in Baltimore, Prince Georges' County & U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrated 20 employee promotions, and won two 2021 Engineering News Record (ENR) Best Project awards all while expanding our philanthropic efforts both here at home in the DMV as well as abroad in Ethiopia, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Colombia. We're 50% millennials, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a motivated Junior Estimator who is eager to grow within the commercial construction industry and support our preconstruction team. The ideal candidate will have 6 months to 1 year of exposure to construction estimating, whether through an internship, co-op, or early full-time experience—and a solid understanding of basic construction concepts. Familiarity with commercial or multifamily construction is a plus but not required.
Our Junior Estimator will contribute to early project budgeting, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor outreach while learning directly from our Senior Estimator and broader preconstruction team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their estimating career who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys analytical work, and wants to develop strong technical skills in preconstruction.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Senior Estimator and Director of Preconstruction with day-to-day estimating tasks.
- Support the preparation of bids and proposals by gathering information, organizing documents, and assisting with bid form completion.
- Perform basic electronic quantity takeoffs under guidance.
- Help research pricing for materials and labor to support cost-building efforts.
- Conduct initial outreach to subcontractors to confirm participation and timelines.
- Maintain and update tracking logs for bids, RFIs, and subcontractor communications.
- Assist in reviewing drawings and specifications to understand scope and identify key project elements.
- Help qualify subcontractor quotes to ensure completeness, escalating discrepancies to senior team members.
- Participate in internal estimate review meetings to learn how pricing decisions are made.
- Support administrative and organizational tasks within the preconstruction team.
- Contribute to developing and organizing historical cost data for future use.
- Travel may be required depending on business needs.
- Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- 6 months–1 year of estimating or construction-related experience (internship, assistant role, co-op, or early career).
- Basic ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Familiarity with construction takeoff tools (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar), or willingness to learn.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
- Strong communication skills—written, phone, and in person.
- Willingness to take initiative, ask questions, and learn from senior staff.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with internal team members, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Interest in developing a long-term career in estimating and preconstruction.
- Salary Range: $55,000 –70,000 commensurate with experience
- Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee. 75% cost sharing for family coverage includinga domestic partner and HSA contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, 401k matching.
- 20 days of PTO/year, 7 sick days/year, the latest technology and tools to do your best work.
- Opportunity to make an impact on a diverse team with decades of professional experience.
MCN Build is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MCN encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000
