Senior Estimator/Preconstruction Lead

Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Lead – Commercial Construction

Baltimore, Maryland Area | Confidential Search

$120,000–$165,000 Base Salary | Full-Time | Direct Hire

Ready for More Ownership of the Estimating Process?

An established Baltimore-area commercial general contractor construction company is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Lead to play a key role in estimating, bid strategy, and preconstruction activities.

This opportunity could be an excellent fit for an established estimating leader who enjoys working in a smaller, more hands-on environment, or an experienced Senior Estimator ready to take the next step in their career.

We are interested in candidates from commercial general contractors, design-build contractors, and specialty construction companies , particularly those with experience in steel construction, metal building systems, or other commercial construction projects.

The company specializes primarily in pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) and also completes traditional commercial construction projects. Direct PEMB experience is highly desirable, but candidates with other relevant commercial construction estimating backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and competitive commercial construction bids.
• Independently manage estimating activities from initial project review through final bid submission.
• Review drawings, specifications, construction methods, and project scopes to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing, analyze proposals, and level bids.
• Evaluate project risks, construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership on bid strategy, pricing, project selection, and profitability.
• Supervise and mentor a junior estimators.
• Manage estimating priorities, bid schedules, and multiple project opportunities.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure accurate budgets and successful project handoffs.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on commercial construction estimating experience.
• Strong experience preparing complete construction estimates, including takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, labor and material costs, and final bid development.
• Ability to independently manage estimating assignments and make sound technical and pricing recommendations.
• Experience with commercial general contracting, design-build construction, or relevant specialty subcontracting.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, construction methods, and subcontractor scopes.
• Ability to manage multiple bids, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with project teams and leadership.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to supervise and provide technical guidance to a junior estimator.

Experience That Would Be Especially Valuable

We are interested in candidates with one or more of the following backgrounds:

• Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) or metal building systems.
• Commercial general contracting , particularly projects involving structural steel or metal construction.
• Structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or other commercial metal construction subcontracting.
• Government construction projects completed through private-sector general contractors, including federal, state, or local government work.
• Design-build commercial construction and preconstruction estimating.

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