Lead Estimator, Multifamily and Commercial Construction

Job overview

The Lead Estimator role is onsite in Baltimore, MD. The stated salary range is $90,000–$120,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Southway Builders works on multifamily and commercial construction projects and describes its work as building communities, relationships, and people. The estimator develops budgets and bids from early concepts through final pricing, helping clients and project teams understand project costs before construction begins. The role evaluates scope, pricing, risks, and value options and supports a smooth transition from estimating to construction.

What you'll do

• Lead estimates, negotiated budgets, and competitive bids
• review drawings, specifications, reports, and existing conditions to identify scope, risks, gaps, and changes
• develop scopes of work and solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor bids
• validate material takeoffs and use historical cost data and unit pricing
• identify value management opportunities
• prepare assumptions, clarifications, alternates, allowances, logistics, and long-lead information for proposals
• participate in site visits, budget reviews, and project handoffs
• support buyout with Operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead estimator

multifamily construction

commercial construction

preconstruction

construction budgets

material takeoffs

subcontractor bids

baltimore md

southway builders

full-time

$90k–$120k per year

5–7 years experience

project handoffs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-paid life and short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• four weeks of paid time off plus paid holidays
• professional development
• discretionary bonus eligibility
• auto allowance eligibility
• paid volunteer opportunities.

Why this role

The posting seeks 5–7 years of construction estimating, budgeting, and material takeoff experience. A high school diploma is required; a related associate's, vocational, or technical degree is preferred.

About the employer

Southway Builders is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.