Senior Estimator - Structural Steel (Onsite, Baltimore)

CFS; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

State-of-the-art office building

65% employer-paid medical and dental

CareFirst BCBS medical plans

HSA-eligible plans

Life & AD&D insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Wellness and telehealth

PTO and paid holidays

401k+ company match

Job summary

CFS in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts for commercial construction projects across MD, DC, and Northern VA. The role involves preparing accurate cost estimates, reviewing plans and specs, coordinating with vendors, mentoring estimators, and supporting project teams from bid through startup.

The position is onsite 5 days a week with some schedule flexibility. Excellent benefits and a people-first culture accompany competitive compensation and a 50% bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or commercial construction.
• Strong blueprint reading and construction drawing interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Leadership experience and ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material and labor takeoffs and project estimates.
• Develop bid proposals, scopes, alternates, and exclusions.
• Coordinate pricing with vendors, subcontractors, and purchasing.
• Review project plans, schedules, and specifications.
• Provide value engineering and change order pricing.
• Train and mentor estimating team members.
• Support project turnover and collaboration with project managers.
• Build and maintain strong client and vendor relationships.

Skills

Estimating experience

Blueprint reading

Excel

Estimating software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CFS in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts for commercial construction projects across MD, DC, and Northern VA. The role involves preparing accurate cost estimates, reviewing plans and specs, coordinating with vendors, mentoring estimators, and supporting project teams from bid through startup.

The position is onsite 5 days a week with some schedule flexibility. Excellent benefits and a people-first culture accompany competitive compensation and a 50% bonus