Lead Estimator

Jobot; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Training & leadership programs

Job summary

Jobot in Baltimore, MD seeks a Lead Estimator to manage multifamily and commercial project estimates from concept through final pricing. You will coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and the operations team to ensure accurate takeoffs and competitive bids.

Responsibilities include defining trade scopes, evaluating cost risks, and guiding pricing decisions across budgets and proposals, while leveraging Excel, MS Project, and estimating software.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience preparing construction estimates and project budgets.
• 5-7 years of experience completing material quantity takeoffs.
• Able to interpret plans, specs and supporting documents.
• Experience managing conceptual pricing, negotiated estimates and bids.
• Experience defining trade scopes, obtaining subcontractor proposals and pricing comparisons.
• Identify scope omissions, cost risks and construction challenges.
• Knowledge of historical costs, unit pricing and value engineering.
• Document estimate assumptions, allowances, exclusions and pricing alternatives.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and operations teams.
• Manage concurrent estimating deadlines and clearly communicate budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead on multifamily and commercial project estimates from planning through pricing.
• Coordinate with clients, design teams, trade partners and construction personnel.
• Develop and manage budgets, scopes and pricing strategies.
• Review plans and specifications to ensure accurate takeoffs and competitive bids.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Communication

Excel

Microsoft Project

Estimating software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Construction estimating software

Job description

Lead Estimator

$100000 - $130000 per year | Baltimore, MD | On-site | Permanent

Lead Estimator | Multifamily & Commercial Construction | Build Your Career with an Established GC

A bit about us:

Our client is an established construction management firm delivering multifamily housing, commercial spaces, educational facilities, healthcare projects, and adaptive reuse developments. This company emphasizes teamwork, employee development, and projects that contribute to the communities it serves.

The Lead Estimator will focus on multifamily and commercial projects, managing budgets from initial planning through final pricing and coordinating with clients, design teams, trade partners, and construction personnel.

Why join us?

• Work on a diverse portfolio with an established regional builder.
• Develop your career through training, leadership programs, and tuition assistance.
• Receive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Participate in a 401(k) plan.
• Receive employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Access paid time off, parental leave, and an employee assistance program.
• Participate in incentive compensation programs.
• Join a team that supports employee involvement and community service.

Job Details

• 5-7 years of experience preparing construction estimates and project budgets.
• 5-7 years of experience completing material quantity takeoffs.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and supporting documents.
• Experience managing conceptual pricing, negotiated estimates, and competitive bids.
• Experience defining trade scopes, obtaining subcontractor proposals, and comparing pricing.
• Ability to identify scope omissions, cost risks, and construction challenges.
• Knowledge of historical costs, unit pricing, and value engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and construction estimating software.
• Ability to document estimate assumptions, allowances, exclusions, and pricing alternatives.
• Experience coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and operations teams.
• Ability to manage concurrent estimating deadlines and communicate budget information clearly.
• Availability for site reviews and coordination during project handoffs and subcontractor buyout.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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