Construction Estimator

Horst Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching and profit-sharing

Generous vacation policy

Paid holidays/sick days

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Horst Construction is hiring estimators in Lancaster, PA to estimate bid, design/build and negotiated projects. You will review plans, define scope, and prepare estimates for multiple phases.

Candidates should have knowledge of CSI codes, blueprints, and Timberline; familiarity with self-performed work and subcontractor buyout; strong teamwork with project managers.

Horst offers growth, competitive benefits, and a family-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with CSI codes and materials in estimating.
• Knowledge of construction methods and related trades (MEP, civil).

Responsibilities

• Prepares estimates for management review.
• Reviews project plans, specifications, and contract documents; performs pre-bid investigations as required for bids.
• Prepares estimates for each of the phases of design/build process as well as for negotiated or competitive bids.
• Defines scope of work for various trades in advance of receipt of subcontractor bids. Defines scope of work for self-performance portions of project.
• Contributes value engineering options.
• Reviews scope from various proposals and prepares spreadsheets to determine completeness and best price.
• Collaborates with Project Manager during pre-bid and post-bid process regarding selection of subcontractors, schedule, strategy and buyout.
• Prepares subcontractor/supplier bid list, including research and references for vendors in locations outside of usual (local) work area.Adds new subcontractors to reference list.
• Obtains multiple quotations for each division of subcontracted or supplied scope.
• Reviews projects with Project Manager during construction to verify labor production and learn from any problems encountered.
• Completes quantity surveys and takeoffs of self-performed work and establishes production rates.
• Prepares and executes buyout process for projects, as well as estimates for change orders.
• Verifies licensing and any additional requirements.
• Responsible for the original or alternate estimates and rates being entered into proprietary system.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Estimating experience

Design/build estimating

Tools

Timberline

On-screen take-off

Job description

Horst Construction is Hiring Estimators!

Are you looking to launch your career in vertical construction estimating or take the next step with an organization that values long‑term growth and employee development? Horst Construction is seeking motivated Estimators to join our team.

As a fifth‑generation, family‑owned company, we are committed to creating an environment where employees are recognized for their contributions and supported in their professional growth. At Horst, you are more than a job title or employee number-you are a valued member of the team.

Estimator

Responsible for estimating competitive bid, design/build and negotiated projects. Has construction knowledge and the ability to perform estimating duties on complex projects. Responsible to ensure guidelines and procedures are followed for estimating work.

Major Duties and Key Functions

• Prepares estimates for management review.
• Reviews project plans, specifications, and contract documents; performs pre-bid investigations as required for bids.
• Prepares estimates for each of the phases of design/build process as well as for negotiated or competitive bids.
• Defines scope of work for various trades in advance of receipt of subcontractor bids. Defines scope of work for self-performance portions of project.
• Contributes value engineering options.
• Reviews scope from various proposals and prepares spreadsheets to determine completeness and best price.
• Collaborates with Project Manager during pre-bid and post-bid process regarding selection of subcontractors, schedule, strategy and buyout.
• Prepares subcontractor/supplier bid list, including research and references for vendors in locations outside of usual (local) work area. Adds new subcontractors to reference list.
• Obtains multiple quotations for each division of subcontracted or supplied scope.
• Reviews projects with Project Manager during construction to verify labor production and learn from any problems encountered.
• Completes quantity surveys and takeoffs of self-performed work and establishes production rates.
• Prepares and executes buyout process for projects, as well as estimates for change orders.
• Verifies licensing and any additional requirements.
• Responsible for the original or alternate estimates and rates being entered into proprietary system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years commercial construction estimating experience preferred but not required. Design build experience, a plus.
• Knowledge of construction methods, CSI codes and materials with a minimum of two years of estimating experience.
• Must demonstrate knowledge or ability to learn use of current estimating software (specifically Timberline) and on-screen take-off.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications and contract documents.
• Must have knowledge of general trades, MEP, and civil.

Excellent Benefits

• Affordable and customizable Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Generous 401K match and profit-sharing plan
• Generous Vacation Policy
• Paid holidays / Sick Days
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonus

Only qualified candidates will be considered.

Horst Group is an EEO employer and maintains a drug free work place.