
Construction Estimator - Restaurant Projects - Bethesda, MD
- Bethesda, MD
- $90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare detailed estimates, scopes of work, and project budgets for a wide variety of commercial projects
- Lead full-cycle bidding processes from concept through submission (average of 3 bids per month in varying phases)
- Collaborate on preconstruction strategies and schedules with internal teams and clients
- Maintain and develop subcontractor and vendor relationships
- Contribute to creative solutions for custom interiors, mid-rise additions, and ground-up work
- Minimum 5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction
- Proven ability to write clear, detailed scopes of work
- Comfortable with preconstruction processes, budgets, and scheduling
- Capable of running an entire bid independently (typically $1M-$5M)
- Familiar with at least 8 of the 16 CSI divisions
- Background in food & beverage interiors, site work, and/or utilities is a plus
- Familiarity with preconstruction agreements and lifecycle planning is ideal
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Competitive Salary and performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 50% employer match on employee contributions (up to 6% of salary).
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Affordable plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with nearly 100% employer-paid coverage for the HMO plan. Dental and vision coverage is provided through United Healthcare.
- Paid Leave of Absence: 56 hours of Sick and Safe Leave, compliant with Montgomery County, MD regulations.
- Professional Growth: Access to professional training and career development programs.
- Employee Perks:
- In-house wellness center.
- Bi-weekly catered lunches.
- Dog-friendly office environment.