Fence and Railing Estimator

Cherry Bekaert•Owings Mills, MD

13d

About The Position

The Senior Estimator owns the company’s largest and most complex commercial fencing, railing, structural steel, and architectural metals opportunities, from initial drawing review through signed proposal. The role prepares detailed project estimates and proposals, supports negotiations and bid strategy, and helps ensure accurate, profitable pricing. Work includes reviewing drawings and renovation sites, evaluating code-related concerns, coordinating vendor and subcontractor pricing, and partnering with Project Management on project handoff. The estimator also reviews junior estimator work, analyzes estimate-to-actual results, improves pricing accuracy, and maintains opportunity and pipeline activity in HubSpot and Procore. The company fabricates and installs its work in-house and describes this as a high-impact role without people-management responsibilities.

Requirements

At least 7 years of Fence & Railing construction estimating experience.
At least 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 and Procore.
Proven track record of accurate, profitable bids.
Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Multifamily or commercial renovation project experience.
Existing relationships with Mid-Atlantic property managers, contractors, or engineers.
Construction Management or Engineering degree.
HubSpot CRM experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates for stairs, railings, structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and architectural metals.
Perform quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and Excel.
Build project costs covering 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 support smooth project turnover.
Analyze estimate-to-actual performance and continuously improve pricing accuracy.
Maintain opportunities and pipeline activity in HubSpot and Procore.