Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Construction Estimator

Bid day is better with a dog under your desk. Join the Pack.

Kimball Construction Company, Inc.
Baltimore (Rosedale), MD | Full-Time | On-site with project site travel

Salary: $70,000 – $95,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Why Kimball?

• Health Coverage: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision with no payroll deduction. You pay only copays and deductibles.
• 401(k) with a company safe harbor contribution
• Generous PTO , including vacation, personal time, and holidays
• Dog-friendly office. Friendly dogs are welcome to join the KCC Team as well.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal time, and holidays

About Kimball

Kimball Construction Company is a Maryland-based commercial general contractor delivering commercial, federal, and institutional projects across the Mid-Atlantic. Our team is guided by five core values: Integrity, Committed, Receptive, Versatile, and Valued.

The Role

We're looking for an Estimator who wants to own the pursuit, not just price it. You'll turn bid opportunities into complete, competitive proposals, build a strategy to win each one, and make sure the field can deliver the work at the margin you estimated. Your involvement doesn't stop at bid day. You'll hand off each awarded project to the PM and Superintendent with a full briefing on budget, scope, and risk. You'll report directly to the Head of Estimating.

What You'll Do

• Review plans, specs, and addenda in depth to identify every scope requirement, including items individual trades may miss
• Build trade-specific scope packages and solicit competitive subcontractor bids, with a target of at least three per trade
• Evaluate sub proposals for gaps, exclusions, and pricing outliers before they go into the estimate
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop unit costs from current market data and Kimball's historical cost data
• Price general conditions, labor, equipment, and schedules that reflect real field conditions
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks, and manage RFIs and clarifications through bid day
• Develop a win strategy for each pursuit based on the client, project type, and competition
• Partner with Field Operations and Project Managers to build execution-ready pricing
• Identify constructability issues and value engineering opportunities that address the owner's real goals
• Support buyout and purchasing after award

What You Bring

• U.S. citizenship required (for access to government project sites)
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or 7+ years of progressive commercial estimating experience in lieu of a degree
• Proven ability to estimate a full commercial project independently, from document review through final proposal, and present it to the client
• Working knowledge of building systems across all CSI divisions (civil/site, structural, envelope, MEP, finishes, specialties)
• Advanced proficiency in estimating software, plus Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, online plan rooms, and bid management platforms
• Procore experience is a plus
• Strong writing, negotiation, and subcontractor relationship skills
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits on tight deadlines with minimal day-to-day direction
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and client offices

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with periodic site visits that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, or ladders. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. PPE is required on site. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Kimball Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For decades, Kimball Construction (KCC) has been a trusted leader in the commercial construction industry, serving clients throughout the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, Delaware, and the surrounding regions.

Our mission—"We Plan, Building and Satisfy Safely"—is the blueprint that guides our commitment to delivering exceptional quality, unparalleled service, and a safe environment on every project.

Nowhere is our commitment more evident than in our approach to safety. At KCC, safety is not just a department; it's the foundation of our culture. We believe in a proactive, collaborative environment built on mutual respect between our safety, operations, and field teams. We learn from every experience, share those lessons openly to protect our entire team, and empower our people to make the safe choice every single time.

We are a team of committed and versatile professionals who operate with integrity. We believe in being receptive to new ideas and collaborating to achieve the best results. If you are a leader who shares these values and wants to be part of a company that is genuinely committed to the well-being of its employees, we invite you to join us.

Company Description

For decades, Kimball Construction (KCC) has been a trusted leader in the commercial construction industry, serving clients throughout the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, Delaware, and the surrounding regions.\r\n\r\nOur mission—"We Plan, Building and Satisfy Safely"—is the blueprint that guides our commitment to delivering exceptional quality, unparalleled service, and a safe environment on every project.\r\n\r\nNowhere is our commitment more evident than in our approach to safety. At KCC, safety is not just a department; it's the foundation of our culture. We believe in a proactive, collaborative environment built on mutual respect between our safety, operations, and field teams. We learn from every experience, share those lessons openly to protect our entire team, and empower our people to make the safe choice every single time.\r\n\r\nWe are a team of committed and versatile professionals who operate with integrity. We believe in being receptive to new ideas and collaborating to achieve the best results. If you are a leader who shares these values and wants to be part of a company that is genuinely committed to the well-being of its employees, we invite you to join us.