Construction Cost Estimator – Large-Scale Projects

Morgan Construction Management; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) matching

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins

Job summary

Morgan Construction Management is seeking a skilled Cost Estimator in Philadelphia to prepare accurate cost estimates for construction, engineering, or project-based work. You will review drawings, specifications, and contracts to determine labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs, supporting budgeting and bidding processes.

Responsibilities include developing quantity takeoffs, analyzing cost risks, obtaining vendor pricing, and preparing bid packages with management in mind.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Experience with estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, RSMeans, Procore, Togal.AI or similar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates for assigned projects.
• Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents.
• Develop quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and contracted work.
• Analyze cost risks, exclusions, assumptions, and opportunities for savings.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor, supplier, and contractor pricing.
• Prepare bid packages, estimate summaries, and cost reports for management review.
• Track and compare estimated costs against project budgets and actual costs.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving recommendations.
• Review change orders and support cost impact analysis during construction or project execution.

Skills

Math

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

On-Screen Takeoff

RSMeans

Procore

Togal.AI

Job description

Morgan Construction Management is seeking a skilled Cost Estimator in Philadelphia to prepare accurate cost estimates for construction, engineering, or project-based work. You will review drawings, specifications, and contracts to determine labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs, supporting budgeting and bidding processes.

Responsibilities include developing quantity takeoffs, analyzing cost risks, obtaining vendor pricing, and preparing bid packages with management in mind.