Demolition Estimator

Kids for the Future; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CL Construction is seeking a Demolition Estimator to join our Lincoln, NE team. The role combines field insight with estimating expertise to price commercial, industrial, and structural demolition projects.

You will review drawings, site conditions, and vendor pricing, producing detailed estimates while managing risks and margins. Collaboration with the Demolition Division Manager and site leadership will ensure realistic production and methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in demolition, heavy construction, or a related industry.
• Experience in demolition estimating or demolition field operations.
• Strong understanding of demolition operations, sequencing, equipment, production, project logistics, and costs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project documents.
• Experience estimating commercial, industrial, structural, or specialty demolition projects preferred.
• Knowledge of high-reach excavators, cranes, crushing, recycling, and specialty demolition equipment
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid opportunities to determine project scope, feasibility, risks, and potential profitability.
• Conduct site visits and review drawings, specifications, environmental reports, scopes of work, and other project documents.
• Develop detailed estimates for labor, equipment, materials, trucking, disposal, recycling, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and establish realistic production rates, manpower requirements, equipment needs, sequencing, and means and methods.
• Obtain and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, vendors, trucking companies, disposal facilities, and recycling facilities.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, site conditions, and other risks that could affect project cost or execution.
• Prepare accurate and competitive bids and proposals while maintaining appropriate project margins.
• Review estimates with Division Manager, Superintendents, and Foremen to validate assumptions and means and methods.
• Participate in bid reviews, pre-bid meetings, site walks, and turnover meetings as needed.
• Review completed projects and compare estimated versus actual costs to improve future estimates.
• Maintain current knowledge of labor, equipment, trucking, disposal, recycling, and subcontractor costs.
• Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, customers, subcontractors, vendors.
• Support the Division Manager in identifying potential projects and future work opportunities.
• Maintain organized estimating records and supporting documentation.
• Manage multiple estimates and deadlines.

Skills

Demolition estimating

Bluebeam

Excel

Project management software

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Monday.com

Job description

• Location 2700 Fletcher Avenue,Lincoln, NE, 68504,United States
• Job Category Demolition

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Lincoln, NE | Occasional Travel Required

CL Construction is looking for an experienced Demolition Estimator to join our growing Demolition Division. This role is responsible for estimating commercial, industrial, and structural demolition projects and helping determine which opportunities make sense for the division to pursue.

The right person will understand demolition from both a field and estimating perspective. You should be comfortable reviewing drawings and site conditions, determining the equipment and manpower needed, developing production rates, getting vendor and subcontractor pricing, and identifying risks that could affect the cost or execution of a project.

You’ll work closely with the Demolition Division Manager, Superintendents, and Foremen to make sure estimates are based on realistic production, equipment, sequencing, and means and methods. You’ll also have a direct role in helping the division win quality work and improve project profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate bid opportunities to determine project scope, feasibility, risks, and potential profitability.
• Conduct site visits and review drawings, specifications, environmental reports, scopes of work, and other project documents.
• Develop detailed estimates for labor, equipment, materials, trucking, disposal, recycling, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and establish realistic production rates, manpower requirements, equipment needs, sequencing, and means and methods.
• Obtain and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, vendors, trucking companies, disposal facilities, and recycling facilities.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, site conditions, and other risks that could affect project cost or execution.
• Prepare accurate and competitive bids and proposals while maintaining appropriate project margins.
• Work with the Demolition Division Manager, Superintendents, and Foremen to review and validate estimates, production assumptions, equipment needs, and proposed means and methods.
• Participate in bid reviews, pre-bid meetings, site walks, and estimate turnover meetings as needed.
• Review completed projects and compare estimated versus actual costs and production to improve future estimates.
• Maintain current knowledge of labor, equipment, trucking, disposal, recycling, and subcontractor costs.
• Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other industry partners.
• Support the Demolition Division Manager in identifying potential projects and future work opportunities.
• Maintain organized estimating records, takeoffs, quotes, assumptions, exclusions, and supporting documentation.
• Manage multiple estimates and make sure bids are accurate and submitted by required deadlines.
• Account for applicable safety, environmental, OSHA, customer, and site‑specific requirements when developing estimates.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in demolition, heavy construction, or a related industry.
• Experience in demolition estimating or demolition field operations.
• Strong understanding of demolition operations, sequencing, equipment, production, project logistics, and costs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project documents.
• Experience estimating commercial, industrial, structural, or specialty demolition projects preferred.
• Knowledge of high‑reach excavators, cranes, crushing, recycling, and specialty demolition equipment preferred.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Monday.com, or similar estimating/project management software.
• Established relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, trucking companies, disposal facilities, or other industry partners are a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Why Join CL Construction?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the estimating process and have a direct impact on the work the Demolition Division pursues and wins.

You’ll work closely with experienced field leadership and have the opportunity to use your demolition knowledge to develop better estimates, identify project risks, improve profitability, and help grow the division.

You’ll also have the opportunity to:

• Work on a variety of commercial, industrial, and structural demolition projects.
• Work with experienced demolition professionals who understand the work in the field.
• Have a voice in project strategy, pricing, equipment, production, and means and methods.
• Build relationships with general contractors, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Help grow a division with opportunities for long‑term career advancement.
• Be part of a family‑owned construction company that values safety, accountability, teamwork, and doing quality work.

Additional Information

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