Job Description
Construction Estimator Department: Construction, Engineering, & Skilled Trades
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Virginia
Compensation: $70,000 - $125,000 / year
Description About the Company We are a well-established commercial stone masonry subcontractor with over 30 years of delivering high-quality craftsmanship. Specializing exclusively in commercial construction, we focus on both
new construction and
restoration projects throughout the DC/MD/VA region.
Our core capabilities include:
- Custom-cut granite and marble facades and flooring
- Rubble and building stone facades
Certified as a
DBE/MBE in VA, MD, and through WMATA, and affiliated with union labor, we bring deep expertise in managing large-scale, government-backed construction and restoration projects.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented
Project Manager / Estimator to join our team. This hybrid role involves estimating project costs and managing awarded contracts from inception through completion. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities Estimator Responsibilities - Perform digital takeoffs using Bluebeam
- Analyze bid documents (drawings, specifications, scope sheets)
- Create takeoff reports, detailed estimates, and formal bid proposals
- Communicate with vendors/suppliers to gather material pricing
- Follow up with clients on submitted bids
- Ceramic and porcelain tile installations (a small portion of total work)
- Review and interpret contract scopes
- Coordinate and submit project submittals in collaboration with general contractors
- Manage material procurement and track orders
- Maintain organized job folders and submittal packages for field teams
- Serve as liaison between general contractors and internal office/field staff
- Oversee monthly billing and lien waiver submissions
- Manage project closeout, including punch list resolution and final invoicing
Benefits Compensation & Benefits - Starting Salary: $65,000 - $110,000
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Two Weeks Paid Vacation
- Annual Performance-Based Bonuses
1. Collaborative Work Culture Our close-knit team values open communication and long-term commitment-most staff have been with us for over 15 years, creating a supportive and loyal environment.
2. Work-Life Balance This fully in-person role respects personal needs. Occasional time off is encouraged to help employees manage personal responsibilities.
3. Exciting, High-Profile Projects We're proud to contribute to prestigious government projects. Highlights include:
- Stone installation at Metro stations for Silver Line Phase I
- Historic faade restoration on K Street (1930s building)
- Stone veneer work on South Capitol Street Bridge
- Granite pillar repairs at the WWII Memorial
- Restoration of 30,000+ linear feet of historic stone guard walls along the George Washington Memorial Parkway
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office,