Demolition Estimator – Office & Field Growth Role

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

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.