Demolition Estimator — Full-Build Tear Downs & Bids

Superior Skilled Trades; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades in the Greater Philadelphia area is seeking an experienced Demolition Estimator to join a growing team. You will prepare estimates for full-building, structural and commercial demolition projects, review drawings and bid documents, and participate in site walks and pre-bid meetings.

The role requires 3–5 years in demolition estimating, a solid understanding of equipment, production rates and jobsite logistics, and the ability to manage multiple bids while communicating

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

Bid management

Site logistics

Reading drawings

Construction materials

Costing & disposal

Math & analytics

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades in the Greater Philadelphia area is seeking an experienced Demolition Estimator to join a growing team. You will prepare estimates for full-building, structural and commercial demolition projects, review drawings and bid documents, and participate in site walks and pre-bid meetings.

The role requires 3–5 years in demolition estimating, a solid understanding of equipment, production rates and jobsite logistics, and the ability to manage multiple bids while communicating