Estimator

About the Company

A well-established building envelope and glazing contractor serving the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. market is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their team. This is a high-impact role within a company that has built a strong regional reputation for quality and precision across commercial glazing projects. The right candidate will bring deep estimating expertise and a collaborative mindset to a team that values craftsmanship and professionalism.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

We are seeking an Estimator who can produce accurate material take-offs, cost estimates, and bid documentation while supporting project managers with handoff materials. This role is ideal for an estimator who is confident pricing projects up to $5M , is disciplined in their approach, and enjoys mentoring assistant estimators as part of a collaborative team.

About the Role

Estimator – Building Envelope & Glazing (MD/VA/DC)

What you will be doing

• Empower and mentor assistant estimators in their professional development.
• Prepare accurate material take-offs , organize specifications, and develop complete bid packages.
• Compute costs by analysing labour, materials, and time requirements.
• Prepare project cost estimates, proposals, and substitution requests for value-engineering.
• Track ongoing and past bids, ensuring organised documentation and strong market positioning.
• Collaborate with your supervisor on quotes and ensure correct distribution to clients.
• Attend pre-bid meetings , site visits, and association/networking events as scheduled.
• Support Project Managers with job handoff documentation and scope reviews.
• Maintain strong working relationships with vendors, suppliers, clients, and potential clients.
• Track awarded vs. estimated costs to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Ensure company Safety and Quality Control standards are upheld at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of glazing/building envelope estimating experience (mid-level candidates with strong capability will also be considered).
• Strong understanding of construction terminology and glazing/building envelope subcontractor duties.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and train team members.
• High functional ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proven success managing multiple estimates across various stages.
• Experience with solicitation, negotiation, award, and subcontract management.
• Understanding of scheduling logic and constraints.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel across MD, VA, and D.C.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience. xhyhwjd

If you're an estimator in the glazing/building envelope space who enjoys producing accurate bids and supporting junior estimators, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out to the Centurion Selection team directly.