Lead Estimator

CyberCoders, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Included

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. is seeking a Lead Estimator in Baltimore, MD to prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial and ground-up projects. You will manage the estimating process from takeoffs to bid submission, and collaborate with project teams to support budgeting and forecasting.

You will mentor estimating staff, coordinate with subcontractors, and lead preconstruction activities while leveraging Bluebeam, Procore, and other tools to maintain cost databases and templates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial, ground-up, or heavy civil estimating experience; prior Senior/Lead Estimator experience preferred.
• Proven success leading estimating efforts, managing teams, and delivering complex bids.
• Proficient with digital takeoff tools, including Bluebeam.
• Experience with Procore, BuildingConnected, and other estimating platforms preferred.
• Strong background in construction estimating, budgeting, proposals, and bid preparation.
• Knowledge of scope review, specifications, subcontractor procurement, and pricing strategies.
• Experience with forecasting, cost control, scheduling, and cash flow planning.
• Advanced Excel and estimating software skills; ability to maintain cost databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of estimating for commercial and ground-up projects, from takeoffs and pricing to bid submission.
• Prepare accurate estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Mentor estimating staff, review work, and uphold QA/QC standards.
• Coordinate with project teams and subcontractors to define scope and secure competitive pricing.
• Maintain cost databases, unit pricing, and estimating templates.
• Lead preconstruction meetings, site visits, and bid clarification efforts.
• Utilize estimating software and digital takeoff tools to streamline workflows.
• Present estimates, cost forecasts, and risk analyses to leadership and clients.
• Manage bid schedules, submissions, negotiations, and post-bid reviews.
• Collaborate with finance and scheduling teams to align budgets and project plans.
• Support complex pursuits and serve as lead estimator on assigned projects.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Digital takeoff tools

Excel budgeting

Bid preparation

Forecasting

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

BuildingConnected

Job description

Lead Estimator

Location: Baltimore, MD

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 (Based on Experience)

Position Overview

Responsible for preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates for commercial and ground-up construction projects, managing the estimating process from takeoffs to bid submission, and collaborating with project teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and successful project delivery. Leads and mentors estimating staff while working closely with operations, procurement, and preconstruction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of estimating for commercial and ground-up projects, from takeoffs and pricing to bid submission.
• Prepare accurate estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Mentor estimating staff, review work, and uphold QA/QC standards.
• Coordinate with project teams and subcontractors to define scope and secure competitive pricing.
• Maintain cost databases, unit pricing, and estimating templates.
• Lead preconstruction meetings, site visits, and bid clarification efforts.
• Utilize estimating software and digital takeoff tools to streamline workflows.
• Present estimates, cost forecasts, and risk analyses to leadership and clients.
• Manage bid schedules, submissions, negotiations, and post-bid reviews.
• Collaborate with finance and scheduling teams to align budgets and project plans.
• Support complex pursuits and serve as lead estimator on assigned projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial, ground-up, or heavy civil estimating experience; prior Senior/Lead Estimator experience preferred.
• Proven success leading estimating efforts, managing teams, and delivering complex bids.
• Proficient with digital takeoff tools, including Bluebeam.
• Experience with Procore, BuildingConnected, and other estimating platforms preferred.
• Strong background in construction estimating, budgeting, proposals, and bid preparation.
• Knowledge of scope review, specifications, subcontractor procurement, and pricing strategies.
• Experience with forecasting, cost control, scheduling, and cash flow planning.
• Advanced Excel and estimating software skills; ability to maintain cost databases.

Benefits

Full Benefits Included