Demolition Estimator

Superior Skilled Trades; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced Demolition Estimator to join a growing team in the Greater Philadelphia, PA area. The role offers a $80K-$100K annual salary with weekly pay and quarterly performance bonuses, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

office and field work are combined in a flexible schedule (days, M-F, 8am-5pm). Candidates with 3–5 years of demo estimating or junior estimator background are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of demolition estimating experience (preferred, not required).
• Experience estimating full-building tear downs and structural demolition.
• Strong understanding of demolition equipment, production rates, and jobsite logistics.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and demolition drawings.
• Knowledge of concrete, steel, masonry, wood-frame, and mixed-construction buildings.
• Understanding of trucking, disposal, recycling, salvage, and material handling.
• Strong math, analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with customers, vendors, project managers, and field teams.

Responsibilities

• - Prepare estimates for full-building, structural, and commercial demolition projects
• - Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements
• - Perform detailed takeoffs and attend site walks and pre-bid meetings
• - Develop demolition sequencing, means and methods, manpower, equipment, and project durations
• - Estimate trucking, hauling, disposal, recycling, and material-handling costs
• - Evaluate site access, neighboring structures, overhead hazards, and logistical constraints
• - Solicit and review subcontractor, vendor, trucking, and disposal pricing
• - Identify scope gaps, project risks, exclusions, and clarifications
• - Prepare clear proposals and complete project turnovers to operations
• - Review completed projects to compare estimated costs and production against actual results
• - Maintain organized estimating records and historical cost information

Skills

Demolition estimating

Math & analytics

Communication

Reading drawings

Bid management

Site logistics

Problem solving

Job description

DIRECT HIRE: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Demolition Estimator to join a growing team. Candidatesamong the industry that understand demo work and willing to become an Estimator, or Junior Estimator are welcome to apply.

Working Location: Greater Philadelphia, PA. and surrounding area
Pay: $80K - $100K (weekly paid - quarterly performance-based bonuses)
Base Shift Hours:Dayshift, M - F, 8am - 5pm (office and field - flexible)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, flexible for PTO, 8 paid holidays

Key Responsibilities:

• - Prepare estimates for full-building, structural, and commercial demolition projects
• - Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements
• - Perform detailed takeoffs and attend site walks and pre-bid meetings
• - Develop demolition sequencing, means and methods, manpower, equipment, and project durations
• - Estimate trucking, hauling, disposal, recycling, and material-handling costs
• - Evaluate site access, neighboring structures, overhead hazards, and logistical constraints
• - Solicit and review subcontractor, vendor, trucking, and disposal pricing
• - Identify scope gaps, project risks, exclusions, and clarifications
• - Prepare clear proposals and complete project turnovers to operations
• - Review completed projects to compare estimated costs and production against actual results
• - Maintain organized estimating records and historical cost information

Skills & Qualifications:

• - 3–5 years of demolition estimating experience (preferred, not required)
• - Experience estimating full-building tear downs and structural demolition
• - Strong understanding of demolition equipment, production rates, and jobsite logistics
• - Ability to read architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and demolition drawings
• - Knowledge of concrete, steel, masonry, wood-frame, and mixed-construction buildings
• - Understanding of trucking, disposal, recycling, salvage, and material handling
• - Strong math, analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills
• - Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines
• - Strong communication skills with customers, vendors, project managers, and field teams

Looking for someone that can:

• - Develop detailed estimates based on project plans, specifications, site conditions, and scope of work
• - Evaluate equipment requirements, labor needs, production rates, project duration, material handling, hauling, and disposal requirements
• - Assess potential project risks, logistical challenges, site constraints, and other factors that may impact cost and execution
• - Determine the true cost of performing the work safely, efficiently, and profitably
• - Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, equipment costs, subcontractor pricing, material costs, and disposal/hauling expenses
• - Coordinate with operations and field personnel to ensure estimates provide a practical roadmap for project execution
• - Develop estimates that support safe work practices, efficient production, accurate budgeting, and acceptable project margins
• - Review project requirements and identify opportunities, exclusions, assumptions, and potential cost exposures before bid submission
• - Support challenging commercial demolition projects while maintaining a strong focus on field execution, safety, integrity, accountability, and profitability
• - Maintain a professional approach centered on availability, respect, safety, integrity, discipline, and reliable execution