Estimator (Construction - Historic Restoration)

Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc. (WEI); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc. (WEI) is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our team. This full-time role supports historic restoration and commercial projects across the DMV area, with primary office work and occasional site visits.

You will review RFPs, prepare detailed cost estimates, perform quantity take-offs, manage bid packages, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners to align scope, schedule, and costs with preservation standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience estimating commercial construction projects.
• Experience with historic restoration projects is preferred.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs for historic restoration and commercial projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates by analyzing drawings, specs, and market conditions.
• Perform quantity take-offs for trades and develop trade-specific scopes of work.
• Create, manage, and evaluate bid packages with cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, and stakeholders to align scope, schedule, permits, and costs with preservation standards.
• Utilize estimating software, Bluebeam, and Excel to develop estimates.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

5–8 years of estimating experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Construction Estimator – Historic Restoration

Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI), a historic restoration construction company, is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our team. This position supports projects throughout the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) metropolitan area.

This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

Job Responsibilities

• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for historic restoration and commercial construction projects.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates by analyzing construction documents, specifications, and market conditions.
• Perform quantity take-offs for selected trades and develop detailed, trade-specific scopes of work.
• Create, manage, and evaluate bid packages while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to align project scope, schedule, permits, and costs with historic preservation standards.
• Utilize estimating software, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel to develop reliable and competitive estimates.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work primarily in an office environment with occasional construction site visits.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to job sites, attend meetings, and conduct field observations as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or 5–8 years of construction estimating experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience estimating commercial construction projects.
• Proficiency with estimating software, including Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with historic restoration projects is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc. (WEI) is a Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and encourages veterans to apply. WEI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

WEI confirms work authorization through E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon successful drug screening, background check, and post-offer physical.