Estimator | Commercial Metals & Structural Steel Owings Mills, MD |$85,000 - $100,000 Base + Bonus
What You'll Be DoingAs our Senior Estimator, you'll own our largest and most complex opportunities from initial drawing review through signed proposal.
You'll:
- Prepare detailed estimates for stairs, railings, structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and architectural metals
- Perform quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and Excel
- Build complete project costs including materials, fabrication labor, finishes, installation, engineering, permits, and equipment
- Visit renovation sites to survey existing conditions and develop repair or replacement pricing
- Review projects for IBC and ADA compliance and identify code-related concerns
- Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing
- Create professional proposals and support negotiations through award
- Provide guidance on bid strategy and strategic pursuits
- Review junior estimator work and maintain estimating quality standards
- Partner with Project Management to ensure smooth project turnover
- Analyze estimate-to-actual performance and continuously improve pricing accuracy
- Maintain opportunities and pipeline activity in HubSpot and Procore
What We're Looking ForRequired:- 7+ years of construction estimating experience
- 5+ years estimating structural steel, miscellaneous metals, ornamental metals, architectural metals, or related fabrication trades
- Strong ability to read architectural, structural, and shop drawings
- Knowledge of fabrication processes and shop production requirements
- Working knowledge of stair, guardrail, and handrail code requirements
- Experience with Bluebeam, Procore a must
- Proven track record of accurate, profitable bids
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Valid driver's license
Bonus Points For:- Multifamily or Commercial renovation project experience
- Existing relationships with Mid-Atlantic property managers, contractors, or engineers
- Construction Management or Engineering degree
- HubSpot CRM experience
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Suzanne Knowles
Search Director
Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLCP: 484-465-1202
E: suzanne.knowles@cbh.com
