Construction Estimator/ Cost Analyst

Loray Group

Capitol Heights (MD)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A construction and development firm is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator to develop cost estimates for residential and commercial projects. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience, proficiency in construction tools like Buildertrend, and the ability to analyze plans effectively. This full-time role offers a salary between $85,000 and $100,000, alongside competitive benefits, including health and dental insurance. Work is in-person in Capitol Heights, MD.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in construction estimating or related field.
Ability to read and interpret site plans and architectural drawings.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Review project plans and specifications for bid requests.
Perform detailed take-offs and prepare itemized estimates.
Communicate with suppliers for material pricing and availability.

Skills

Construction estimating

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Buildertrend

Square Takeoff

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a Construction Estimator to join our rapidly growing construction and development firm. This role is responsible for developing cost estimates for residential and commercial projects typically valued between 500K–3M. A successful candidate must be able to read construction site plans, perform detailed take-offs, obtain material costs, negotiate with subcontractors, communicate and follow up with clients throughout the preconstruction process, and stay informed on current industry pricing. The ideal candidate is resourceful, organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working independently with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

We are actively hiring for this position and looking to fill it as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

Receive bid requests and review project plans and specifications.
Perform detailed take-offs using Square Takeoff and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Prepare itemized material and labor estimates based on project requirements.
Input estimates into Buildertrend to create detailed proposals for clients.
Develop clear scopes of work and project descriptions for proposals.
Obtain material pricing and subcontractor quotes for specialized scopes of work.
Update and maintain project cost codes accurately within Buildertrend.
Communicate with suppliers to request pricing, check material availability, and confirm delivery timelines.
Stay informed on current industry pricing trends to ensure competitive and accurate project estimates.
Finalize and clean up proposals for client presentations.
Release proposals to clients and conduct follow-ups to track acceptance and feedback.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in construction estimating or a related field.
Strong understanding of civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
Ability to read and interpret site plans, architectural drawings, and specifications.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with Buildertrend, Square Takeoff, and Autodesk Construction Cloud preferred.
Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently under pressure.
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits