About the Opportunity
For more than 25 years, this DC-area general contractor has built a strong reputation across commercial construction, renovations, historic restoration, and multifamily residential work throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Its portfolio ranges from historic building conversions to ground-up residential, including a recent $40M single-family community. The company is a close-knit, growing team where estimators have real visibility and a direct line to leadership. trustburn
This Estimator will join the preconstruction team and play a key role in pricing a steady pipeline of multifamily, historic renovation, and residential projects. It is a great fit for someone who enjoys the puzzle of renovation and conversion work and wants to grow with a builder where their numbers directly shape which projects get won.
What You'll Do
- Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates from conceptual budgets through hard bid and GMP, for both new construction and renovation work.
- Perform quantity takeoffs across all divisions and build estimates using historical data and current market pricing.
- Solicit, level, and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids, and make sure scopes are complete with no gaps or overlaps.
- Write clear subcontractor scopes of work and help develop bid packages.
- Identify cost risks unique to historic and renovation projects, including existing conditions, structural unknowns, and phasing.
- Work with owners, architects, and engineers on value engineering and constructability reviews.
- Build and maintain a strong subcontractor base, and grow the bidder list for each trade.
- Prepare bid proposals, clarifications, qualifications, and alternates.
- Support a smooth handoff to the operations team once a project is awarded.
- Help maintain the company's cost database and estimating templates.
What We're Looking For
- 3-7+ years of estimating experience with a general contractor or developer.
- Multifamily experience strongly preferred; historic restoration, renovation, or residential experience is a big plus.
- Strong command of quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, and scope writing across all CSI divisions.
- Solid understanding of construction means and methods, and of how existing conditions drive cost on renovation work.
- Proficiency with takeoff and estimating software such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Sage Estimating, or similar, plus BuildingConnected and Excel.
- Strong subcontractor relationships in the DC/MD/VA market.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable juggling multiple bids on tight deadlines.
- A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience is highly valued.
Why This Role
- Price a diverse mix of multifamily, historic, and residential projects, so no two bids look the same.
- Join a lean team where your work is seen and valued by leadership.
- Steady local pipeline with no travel.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.