Construction Estimator - Commercial

Michael Page; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base salary

Opportunity for company bonuses

Excellent benefits including healthcare and dental insurance

401k company match

Opportunity to lead a Preconstruction Team

Job summary

A leading general contracting firm in Philadelphia seeks a Construction Estimator with over 5 years of experience. The role involves computing costs, preparing estimates, and collaborating with the preconstruction team. Candidates should have experience in bidding projects valued at $5 million or more and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a related field. This position offers a generous salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits including healthcare, dental, and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience, preferably at a commercial GC.
• Experience bidding valued at $5 million or more.

Responsibilities

• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications.
• Collaborate with others on the preconstruction team to successfully bid jobs.

Skills

Estimating experience

Collaboration with preconstruction teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Construction Estimator - Commercial role at Michael Page

This range is provided by Michael Page. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Excellent opportunity to work for one of the Philadelphia area's premier General Contractors! This reputable company boasts a positive company culture, an excellent work/life balance, and a strong pipeline of diverse projects. They are looking to add an Estimator to their commercial construction team who will grow within the department to help lead the pre‑construction team. If you have at least 5 years’ estimating experience and would like to join this reputable firm, apply today!

This Philadelphia-based commercial General Contractor was established over 15 years ago and has developed a very strong reputation in the area. They believe in valuing and advancing their employees' careers and forming positive relationships within the community. Their core markets include MARKETS. If you are looking for a positive company culture with terrific work/life balance at a rapidly growing GC, please apply today!

Description

• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Perform conceptual, schematic, and design development budgets
• Review plans for consistency and accuracy
• Manage all levels of take‑offs while applying unit prices
• Collaborate with others on the preconstruction team to successfully bid jobs
• Develop into a leader within the estimating team

Profile

• 5+ years of estimating experience, preferably at a commercial GC
• Experience bidding valued at $5 million or more
• A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job Offer

• Generous base salary
• Opportunity for company bonuses
• Excellent benefits, including healthcare and dental insurance
• 401k company match
• Opportunity to lead a Preconstruction Team

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.