Historic Restoration Estimator | DMV Projects

Worcester Eisenbrandt Construction; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Worcester Eisenbrandt, a historic restoration construction company, seeks an experienced Construction Estimator to join its team. The role supports projects across the DMV metro area, focusing on detailed cost estimates from drawings and specs.

Responsibilities include take-offs, bid package management, and collaboration with architects and owners. Proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel is required, and a track record in commercial/historic restoration estimating is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or 5–8 years of construction estimating experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience estimating commercial construction projects.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs for historic restoration and commercial construction projects.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates by analyzing documents and market conditions.
• Perform quantity take-offs for selected trades and develop detailed scopes of work.
• Create, manage, and evaluate bid packages while identifying 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 Microsoft Excel to develop reliable estimates.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as required.

Skills

Estimating

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or 5–8 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Worcester Eisenbrandt, a historic restoration construction company, seeks an experienced Construction Estimator to join its team. The role supports projects across the DMV metro area, focusing on detailed cost estimates from drawings and specs.

Responsibilities include take-offs, bid package management, and collaboration with architects and owners. Proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel is required, and a track record in commercial/historic restoration estimating is highly valued.