About the job
UrbanBuilt, a Baltimore-based general contracting company serving the Mid-Atlantic region, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Estimator to join our growing team.
As a general contracting company, we specialize in commercial renovations and new construction. We are a collaborative and fast-paced organization that offers employees opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship, professional growth, and long-term career development.
This role is ideal for someone early in their estimating career who enjoys problem-solving, analyzing project details, and working closely with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to help deliver accurate and competitive project estimates. The Estimator will play a key role in preconstruction efforts, budgeting, bid coordination, and project planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed project estimates, budgets, and material takeoffs for commercial, mixed-use, multi-family construction projects
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure complete scope coverage
- Develop subcontractor bid packages and coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing
- Perform bid leveling, proposal comparisons, and scope alignment reviews
- Identify scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions, and potential pricing risks
- Support value engineering efforts and provide cost analysis recommendations
- Coordinate clarifications and scope alignment with subcontractors and vendors
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed
- Collaborate with Preconstruction, Project Management, and Operations teams throughout the estimating and budgeting process
- Assist with project budgeting, planning, and project handoff documentation
- Maintain organized estimating files, bid documentation, and cost tracking information
- Update estimating databases, pricing information, and project records
- Contribute to improving estimating workflows, processes, and estimating accuracy
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of estimating, preconstruction, or related construction experience required
- Commercial construction experience required
- Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and project documents
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience using Procore preferred; experience with estimating software and other construction management platforms is a plus
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
Compensation
Salary comensurate with experience, with full benefits including vacation and sick leave, and a 401(k) employer match program.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 3 years of experience working in commercial construction estimating, preconstruction, or a related role?
Work Location: In person
