Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

For more than 25 years, this DC-area general contractor has built a strong reputation across commercial construction, renovations, historic restoration, and multifamily residential work throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Its portfolio ranges from historic building conversions to ground-up residential, including a recent $40M single-family community. The company is a close-knit, growing team where estimators have real visibility and a direct line to leadership. trustburn

This Estimator will join the preconstruction team and play a key role in pricing a steady pipeline of multifamily, historic renovation, and residential projects. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys the puzzle of renovation and conversion work and wants to grow with a builder where their numbers directly shape which projects get won.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates from conceptual budgets through hard bid and GMP, for both new construction and renovation work.

• Perform quantity takeoffs across all divisions and build estimates using historical data and current market pricing.

• Solicit, level, and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids, and make sure scopes are complete with no gaps or overlaps.

• Write clear subcontractor scopes of work and help develop bid packages.

• Identify cost risks unique to historic and renovation projects, including existing conditions, structural unknowns, and phasing.

• Work with owners, architects, and engineers on value engineering and constructability reviews.

• Build and maintain a strong subcontractor base, and grow the bidder list for each trade.

• Prepare bid proposals, clarifications, qualifications, and alternates.

• Support a smooth handoff to the operations team once a project is awarded.

• Help maintain the company’s cost database and estimating templates.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–7+ years of estimating experience with a general contractor or developer.

• Multifamily experience strongly preferred; historic restoration, renovation, or residential experience is a big plus.

• Strong command of quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, and scope writing across all CSI divisions.

• Solid understanding of construction means and methods, and of how existing conditions drive cost on renovation work.

• Proficiency with takeoff and estimating software such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Sage Estimating, or similar, plus BuildingConnected and Excel.

• Strong subcontractor relationships in the DC/MD/VA market.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable juggling multiple bids on tight deadlines.

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience is highly valued.

Why This Role

• Price a diverse mix of multifamily, historic, and residential projects, so no two bids look the same.

• Join a lean team where your work is seen and valued by leadership.

• Steady local pipeline with no travel.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.