What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator position at CFS?
Baltimore, MD | On-Site
Compensation: $120,000-$130,000 Base salary up to 50% bonus potential
Our client, a well-known metal fabrication company in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts for commercial construction projects throughout the MD, DC, Northern VA areas. This role is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, reviewing plans and specifications, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors, mentoring estimators, and supporting project teams from bid through project startup.
This position is onsite 5 days/week, but allows for flexibility and flexible schedule.
Offering
Compensation: $120,000-$130,000 Base salary up to 50% bonus potential
Our client, a well-known metal fabrication company in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts for commercial construction projects throughout the MD, DC, Northern VA areas. This role is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, reviewing plans and specifications, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors, mentoring estimators, and supporting project teams from bid through project startup.
This position is onsite 5 days/week, but allows for flexibility and flexible schedule.
Offering
- Join a growing leader in structural steel and metal fabrication where you'll play a key role in delivering successful commercial construction projects while helping develop the next generation of estimators.
- Great culture with the stability and support of a larger, privately held, family-owned company.
- The organization is known for valuing its employees, fostering a supportive environment, and maintaining a people-first approach that extends throughout the entire company.
- Free parking for all employees, beautiful, state-of-the-art office building with own office
- Excellent benefits:
- 65% employer-paid medical and dental coverage dental and vision benefits
- CareFirst BCBS medical plans with 100% preventive care coverage
- HSA-eligible plans with pre-tax savings options
- Company-paid $50,000 Life & AD&D insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Wellness, telehealth, and employee discount program
- Generous PTO/Vacation and paid holidays
- 401k 5% company match
- 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
- Assist with hiring, workload management, and process improvements
- 3 years of estimating experience in structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or commercial construction
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
- 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
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000