Estimator

Jobot; Calverton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Office-based role

Minimal travel

Growth opportunities

Diverse project exposure

Job summary

Jobot in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Estimator to support telecom, low-voltage, structured cabling, and construction projects. The role involves preparing estimates, reviewing drawings, and soliciting subcontractor pricing to drive winning bids.

The ideal candidate has 3–10 years of estimating experience in construction, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and estimating software. This is a fully onsite office position with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of estimating experience.
• Construction estimating experience required.
• Telecom, low-voltage, structured cabling, or fiber experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete project estimates and bid packages.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Analyze labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Identify project risks and pricing opportunities.
• Support bid strategy and proposal preparation.
• Maintain bid tracking and estimating records.
• Participate in project handoffs to operations teams.
• Collaborate with project managers and field leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Estimator | Telecom, Low Voltage & Construction Projects | $$$

Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us

Join a growing technology infrastructure contractor where your estimates directly impact project success. Work alongside operations and project leadership to help win and execute high-profile telecom and technology infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

We are a rapidly growing specialty contractor focused on telecom, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, fiber optics, security systems, and technology infrastructure construction.

Our projects support mission-critical communications and technology networks across commercial, industrial, government, and institutional markets.

We are seeking an Estimator who enjoys solving complex challenges, evaluating project opportunities, and contributing directly to company growth.

Why join us

• Competitive salary
• Stable and growing project pipeline
• Opportunity to learn specialized telecom and technology infrastructure markets
• Exposure to diverse project types
• Strong leadership team and collaborative culture
• Long-term career advancement opportunities
• Fully office-based role with minimal travel

Job Details

We are seeking an Estimator to support telecom, low-voltage, structured cabling, fiber, and construction-related projects.

This role will be responsible for preparing accurate estimates, reviewing project drawings and specifications, soliciting subcontractor pricing, evaluating project risks, and supporting successful project execution.

Candidates with strong construction estimating experience are encouraged to apply. Telecom experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete project estimates and bid packages
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Analyze labor, material, and equipment costs
• Identify project risks and pricing opportunities
• Support bid strategy and proposal preparation
• Maintain bid tracking and estimating records
• Participate in project handoffs to operations teams
• Collaborate with project managers and field leadership

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of estimating experience
• Construction estimating experience required
• Telecom, low-voltage, structured cabling, or fiber experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecom estimating experience
• Structured cabling experience
• Fiber optic construction experience
• Security systems experience
• Union construction experience
• Experience supporting commercial projects

Location

• Baltimore, MD
• Fully onsite office position with little to no travel required.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.