Lead Estimator – Renovation & Restoration (Onsite)

The Contractor Consultants; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Retirement Plan

ESOP

Bonuses

Career Growth

Networking Opportunities

Job summary

Calvert Masonry Inc. is actively seeking an experienced Estimator to support our Renovation & Restoration division.

This full-time, onsite position requires ownership of complex bids, from hard estimates to developmental pricing, while building relationships that contribute to long-term growth. With over a decade of experience, the ideal candidate will bring technical estimating expertise and a valuable network of clients in restoration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction estimating, with strong emphasis on renovation, restoration and concrete repair.
• Familiarity with ICRI standards and concrete repair practices is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimates simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough and accurate quantity surveys for restoration and renovation projects.
• Interpret access restrictions, site logistics, and sequencing that affect scope and pricing.
• Master internal custom estimating software and consistently produce professional bids.
• Accurately evaluate scaffold, equipment, and production cost requirements.
• Apply historical data, project conditions, and market/client dynamics to pricing strategies.
• Maintain well-organized bid folders and detailed documentation of all scopes and assumptions.
• Follow up on bid submissions and maintain communication with clients throughout.
• Transition awarded bids to project management with full documentation and insight on long-lead items.
• Support strategic equipment purchases and vendor/subcontractor coordination as needed.
• Participate in industry associations like ICRI to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones.
• Mentor and support junior estimating personnel and contribute to team development.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Calvert Masonry Inc. is actively seeking an experienced Estimator to support our Renovation & Restoration division.

This full-time, onsite position requires ownership of complex bids, from hard estimates to developmental pricing, while building relationships that contribute to long-term growth. With over a decade of experience, the ideal candidate will bring technical estimating expertise and a valuable network of clients in restoration.