Demolition Estimator — Full-Building & Structural Projects

Diplomat Demolition; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Diplomat Demolition is seeking an experienced Demolition Estimator with 3–5 years of direct estimating experience in commercial, structural, and full-building demolition.

This role requires turning drawings, site conditions, production rates, equipment needs, disposal costs, and project risks into a complete and competitive estimate to guide safe, efficient, and profitable project execution.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of demolition estimating experience
• Estimating full-building tear downs and structural demolition
• Understanding of demolition equipment, production rates, and 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 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

Site logistics

Reading drawings

Mathematical reasoning

Bid management

Client communication

Problem solving

Multi-bid deadlines

Team coordination

Job description

Diplomat Demolition is seeking an experienced Demolition Estimator with 3–5 years of direct estimating experience in commercial, structural, and full-building demolition.

This role requires turning drawings, site conditions, production rates, equipment needs, disposal costs, and project risks into a complete and competitive estimate to guide safe, efficient, and profitable project execution.