Construction Estimator

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Chadds Ford Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus eligible

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

401(K) match

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a commercial construction contractor serving the Greater Philadelphia market and tristate area (PA/NJ/DE). Responsibilities include take-offs, bid development, subcontractor negotiation, and presenting estimating packages to leadership.

The role emphasizes profitability, customer service, and teamwork. Compensation is commensurate with experience and performance, with a strong benefits package described in the posting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant commercial construction estimating experience.
• Commercial construction experience is required.
• Degree a plus but not required (Construction Management, Engineering, Business, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software listed (Smart Bid, Red Team, Bluebeam Revu, Builder Trend, Procore, WinEst, TimberScan, On-Screen Takeoff, P6 Primavera).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Ground Up, Renovation, Addition projects.
• Create estimates based on design, constructability, and sequencing.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors.
• Prepare and negotiate bid packages.
• Develop budget estimates; define project scope; value engineering.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Organization and attention to detail

Education

Construction Management

Engineering

Business

Tools

Smart Bid

Red Team

Bluebeam Revu

Builder Trend

Procore

WinEst

TimberScan

On-Screen Takeoff

P6 Primavera

Job description

Commercial Management- Design Build – General Construction

A well established, commercial construction contractor completing projects in the Greater Philadelphia market/ local tristate area (PA/NJ/DE), is actively seeking to add an experienced Estimator to join the team. This role is responsible for securing profitable work through comprehensive estimates and excellent customer service, while effectively utilizing and contributing to the team’s success. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

***Company provides a significant package to employees: Competitive base salary, Bonus eligible, Comprehensive Health Benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, 401(K) match + ***

Sample responsibilities and experience:

• Ground Up, Renovation, Addition projects
• Project types include; Commercial, Higher Education, Institutional, Healthcare, Hospital, Corporate Office to name a few
• Experience conducting quantity take-offs, proposals, bid work, meeting with clients
• Build estimates based on an understanding of design, constructability, and sequencing of a project
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors
• Preparation and negotiation of bid packages
• Negotiating, drafting, and purchasing of subcontract agreements
• Creating estimating spreadsheets
• Development of budget estimates; defining project scope; value engineering; validating budget at construction document stage
• Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing
• Communicate with customers to define the project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing, and build relationships
• Prepare and present completed estimating packages to company executives and senior management
• Follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards / probabilities
• Must be able to complete accurate take-offs, and prepare scopes and schedules

Qualifications:

• Six (6) or more years of relevant commercial construction estimating experience
• Commercial Construction experience is required for consideration
• Degree a plus but not required (Construction Management, Engineering, Business, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience in relevant industry estimating software a plus (Smart Bid, Red Team, Bluebeam Revu, Builder Trend, Procore, WinEst, TimberScan, On-Screen Takeoff, and P6 Primavera)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and efficient

Key Words:

Estimator, Commercial Construction, Senior Estimator, On-Screen Takeoff, Fit Out, Renovations, Additions, Ground Up, Academia, Corporate Headquarters, Higher Education, Institutional, Commercial, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Smart Bid, Red Team, Bluebeam Revu, Builder Trend, Procore, WinEst, TimberScan, On-Screen Takeoff, and P6 Primavera.