Construction Estimator: Bids, Costing & Vendor Coordination

Baltimorefab; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimorefab is seeking an estimator to assess construction projects and production costs, covering time, materials, labor, and other expenses. The role involves bid document distribution, scope definition, and collaboration with designers and vendors to ensure accurate budgeting.

Responsibilities include preparing cost recaps, running take-offs, and supporting turnover from bid to construction while meeting deadlines and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical or high school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or applied engineering preferred.
• Some experience in construction or engineering through work, internships, or part-time work preferred.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and visualize construction drawings.
• Strong organizational and self-initiative skills.
• Team player with high integrity and honesty.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bid document distribution to subcontractors with document control.
• Prepare scope, alternates, and exclusions for proposals for review and submission to customers.
• Perform take-offs for material and labor using company software.
• Run software take-off reports for review by management.
• Prepare a cost recap with vendor scope analysis for managers.
• Coordinate project scope and schedule with vendors/subcontractors.
• Collaborate with designers on budget pricing and scope for upcoming projects.
• Provide feedback to vendors on pricing and scope to meet company needs.
• Promote company capabilities to clients and subcontractor base.
• Assist Project Managers during turnover to ensure smooth bid-to-construction transition.
• Prepare change order pricing for design changes.
• Maintain relationships with customers and vendors to strengthen cooperation.
• Meet deadlines for multiple bids.
• Adhere to safety and behavioral standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Integrity

Education

Two-year technical or high school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering or applied engineering (preferred)

Job description

Baltimorefab is seeking an estimator to assess construction projects and production costs, covering time, materials, labor, and other expenses. The role involves bid document distribution, scope definition, and collaboration with designers and vendors to ensure accurate budgeting.

Responsibilities include preparing cost recaps, running take-offs, and supporting turnover from bid to construction while meeting deadlines and maintaining safety standards.