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Commercial Estimator

Location:

Ephrata, PA (Onsite) Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 Position Overview The Estimator will lead and manage the estimating and preconstruction efforts for commercial, industrial, retail, hospitality and ground-up projects. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, competitive bids and proposals, developing budgets and cost models, coordinating take-offs and pre-bid activities, and collaborating closely with project teams. Key Responsibilities

• Lead full estimating process across multiple projects: take-offs, cost coding, bid prep
• Estimating commercial/industrial/retail/hospitality/ground-up projects ($10-50 million)
• Interpret drawings/specs to develop accurate quantity take-offs and cost estimates
• Prepare and submit bids/proposals on schedule, ensuring competitiveness and compliance
• Develop budgets, cost models, and value-engineering options during preconstruction
• Coordinate with PMs, designers, and subcontractors on pricing and scope
• Manage and mentor estimators/drafters; maintain quality control
• Maintain cost databases, cost codes, and estimating templates
• Lead pre-bid meetings, site visits, and bid reviews; negotiate subcontractor pricing
• Produce reports/documentation using MS Office and estimating software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years progressive estimating experience across commercial/industrial/retail/hospitality/ground-up projects
• Proven track record with bids, proposals, and take-offs
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, drawing interpretation, and cost coding
• Proficient in MS Office; familiar with estimating/takeoff software

Candidates who complete skills assessments and screening questions will move to the front of the application process!

Benefits

Full Benefits Included

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.