Demolition Estimator

W3Global; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Demolition Estimator in the United States for full-building, structural, and commercial demolition projects. The role requires translating drawings, site conditions, and costs into accurate estimates, with a focus on sequencing, equipment, and production rates.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of direct demolition estimating experience, strong math and analytical skills, and proven ability to manage multiple bids while communicating effectively with

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct demolition estimating experience required.
• Proven experience estimating full-building tear-downs and structural demolition projects.
• Strong understanding of demolition equipment, production rates, means and methods, and jobsite logistics.
• Ability to read and interpret 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 mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills when working with customers, vendors, project managers, and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for full-building, structural, and commercial demolition projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and participate in site walks and pre-bid meetings.
• Develop demolition sequencing, means and methods, manpower requirements, equipment needs, and project durations.
• Estimate trucking, hauling, disposal, recycling, salvage, and material-handling costs.
• Evaluate site access, neighboring structures, overhead hazards, and other logistical constraints.
• Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate pricing from subcontractors, vendors, trucking companies, and disposal facilities.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, exclusions, and required clarifications.
• Prepare clear, accurate proposals and complete project turnovers to the operations team.
• Review completed projects and compare estimated costs and production against actual results.
• Maintain organized estimating records, historical costs, and production data.

Skills

Demolition estimating

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Bid management

Multi-bid coordination

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Demolition Estimator with 3-5 years of direct estimating experience in commercial, structural, and full-building demolition. This role is ideal for someone who understands how demolition projects are executed in the field and can translate drawings, site conditions, production rates, equipment requirements, disposal costs, and project risks into accurate, competitive estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for full-building, structural, and commercial demolition projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and participate in site walks and pre-bid meetings.
• Develop demolition sequencing, means and methods, manpower requirements, equipment needs, and project durations.
• Estimate trucking, hauling, disposal, recycling, salvage, and material-handling costs.
• Evaluate site access, neighboring structures, overhead hazards, and other logistical constraints.
• Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate pricing from subcontractors, vendors, trucking companies, and disposal facilities.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, exclusions, and required clarifications.
• Prepare clear, accurate proposals and complete project turnovers to the operations team.
• Review completed projects and compare estimated costs and production against actual results.
• Maintain organized estimating records, historical costs, and production data.

Skills & Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct demolition estimating experience required.
• Proven experience estimating full-building tear-downs and structural demolition projects.
• Strong understanding of demolition equipment, production rates, means and methods, and jobsite logistics.
• Ability to read and interpret 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 mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills when working with customers, vendors, project managers, and field teams.