Estimator

CFS; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with growth

Full medical, dental, and vision

401K with company match

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

On-site parking

Collaborative team environment

Leadership that supports your growth

Job summary

Estimator position with CFS in Maryland seeks a detail-driven professional to develop clear, vetted estimates for commercial construction projects. You will review drawings, specifications, and documents to craft accurate scopes and drive budget alignment.

Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and design partners to identify risks and value engineering options, ensuring timely, competitive bids and successful hand-offs into construction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Proficiency with estimating software and digital takeoff tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Sage, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and market pricing.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines with precision and clarity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear, detailed estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and documents to develop accurate scopes.
• Identify potential risks, value engineering options, and budget alignment opportunities.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor/vendor bids.
• Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and design partners.
• Participate in hand-off meetings to ensure a smooth transition into construction.
• Maintain cost history and help refine internal pricing strategies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Sage

Digital takeoff tools

Job description

Our client, a respected and steadily growing general contractor in the Maryland region that’s looking to add a sharp, detail-driven Estimator to their team. They’re seeking someone who thrives in preconstruction, takes pride in putting together smart, strategic bids, and wants to grow with a company that does things the right way.

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Estimator Offering

• Competitive base salary with real opportunity for growth.
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits to keep you and your family covered.
• 401K with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Life insurance and generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Convenient on-site parking.
• A steady pipeline of negotiated, relationship-based work (not high-volume, low-bid).
• A collaborative team environment where your input is valued.
• Leadership that trusts its people, respects your time, and invests in your success.

Estimator Responsibilities

• Prepare clear, detailed estimates for commercial construction projects
• Review drawings, specifications, and documents to develop accurate scopes
• Identify potential risks, value engineering options, and budget alignment opportunities
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor/vendor bids
• Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and design partners
• Participate in hand-off meetings to ensure a smooth transition into construction
• Maintain cost history and help refine internal pricing strategies

Estimator Requirements

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Proficiency with estimating software and digital takeoff tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Sage, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and market pricing.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines with precision and clarity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred, not required.

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