Estimator

About the role

Join our team as a Construction Estimator! As a Construction Estimator, you’ll play a key role in developing budgets for multifamily construction projects from the earliest concept through GMP, partnering closely with Gorman’s Development, Architecture, and Construction teams. This is a full-time, in-office position where you’ll manage multiple estimates across different stages of design, work directly with subcontractors and suppliers, and help ensure projects are competitively priced and ready for construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets from concept through GMP, including detailed estimates at key design milestones.
• Perform quantity takeoffs across all CSI divisions and analyze architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Gather, level, and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing, identifying scope gaps, cost risks, and bidder qualifications.
• Maintain accurate budget reports, contingencies, and pricing documentation while tracking changes throughout the design process.
• Partner with Development, Architecture, Property Management, and Construction teams on value engineering, constructability, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate bidding and outreach efforts, including developing bid packages, securing bid coverage, and supporting required Section 3, MBE/WBE, and emerging business outreach.
• Prepare estimates and documentation for project handoff, buyout, development closing, and construction.
• Review drawings, specifications, soils, and civil documents to identify constructability concerns, missing scope, and potential cost impacts.
• Research local labor, material, subcontractor, and market conditions to ensure estimates accurately reflect project location and current pricing.
• Identify long-lead materials and major cost drivers early, communicating budget risks and recommendations to the Preconstruction Manager and project team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience with a general contractor, preferably in multifamily or commercial construction.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, subcontractor scopes, and CSI MasterFormat.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and digital takeoff/estimating software.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with multifamily, affordable housing, historic renovation, GMP delivery, or other complex construction projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage, Section 3, BABA, LIHTC, or HUD-funded projects is a plus.

Benefits

• 18 days of PTO plus 11.5 paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with a 6% company match
• Paid parental leave
• Lifestyle spending accounts
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time, in-office position.