Lead Estimator (Construction)

Location: Baltimore, MD, US

Salary: $90,000–$120,000 annual

Company

Construction and engineering organization delivering estimating and budgeting services for multifamily and commercial projects.

What you will do

• Lead internal estimating teams as Bid Captain for competitive bids or Lead for negotiated budgets.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, reports, and revisions to define project scope and identify cost impacts.
• Develop subcontractor and vendor scopes, obtain bid pricing, evaluate estimates, and prepare complete budget and proposal packages.
• Perform material take-offs, establish quantities and costs, and include assumptions, clarifications, alternates, allowances, schedules, and long-lead items.
• Collaborate with owners, developers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and construction teams throughout estimation and bid-package buyout.
• Attend site visits, assess logistics and existing conditions, research value-management options, and maintain historical pricing data.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of construction budgeting or estimating experience.
• 5–7 years of material take-off experience required.
• High school diploma required; an associate's, vocational, or technical degree in construction management or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Project, estimating software, and blueprint interpretation.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and BuildingConnected is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills; ability to work in a high-pressure team environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Values centered on quality, dependability, and integrity.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus and auto allowance.