Construction Estimator — Multifamily/GMP Budget Expert

Gorman General Contractors, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (18 days)

11.5 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with 6% match

Parental leave

Job summary

Gorman General Contractors, LLC is seeking a Construction Estimator to develop budgets for multifamily and commercial projects from concept through GMP. You will work closely with Development, Architecture, and Construction teams to price design packages and identify cost-saving opportunities.

In this in-office, full-time role, you will read drawings, perform takeoffs, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure bids reflect current market pricing and project location specifics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience with a general contractor.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, subcontractor scopes, and CSI MasterFormat.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and digital takeoff/estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets from concept through GMP, including detailed estimates at key design milestones.
• Perform quantity takeoffs across CSI divisions and analyze architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Gather, level, and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing, identifying scope gaps, cost risks, and bidder qualifications.
• Maintain accurate budget reports, contingencies, and pricing documentation while tracking changes throughout the design process.
• Partner with Development, Architecture, Property Management, and Construction teams on value engineering, constructability, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate bidding and outreach efforts, including developing bid packages, securing bid coverage, and supporting required Section 3, MBE/WBE, and emerging business outreach.
• Prepare estimates and documentation for project handoff, buyout, development closing, and construction.
• Review drawings, specifications, soils, and civil documents to identify constructability concerns, missing scope, and potential cost impacts.
• Research local labor, material, subcontractor, and market conditions to ensure estimates accurately reflect project location and current pricing.
• Identify long-lead materials and major cost drivers early, communicating budget risks and recommendations to the Preconstruction Manager and project team.

Skills

3+ years estimating experience

Read/interpret drawings

Construction methods & CSI MasterForm

Excel & estimating software

Multifamily/commercial experience

Davis-Bacon/Section 3 familiarity

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gorman General Contractors, LLC is seeking a Construction Estimator to develop budgets for multifamily and commercial projects from concept through GMP. You will work closely with Development, Architecture, and Construction teams to price design packages and identify cost-saving opportunities.

In this in-office, full-time role, you will read drawings, perform takeoffs, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure bids reflect current market pricing and project location specifics.