Estimator

Monocle Talent; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Monocle Talent is seeking a Concrete Estimator to join a well-established commercial construction team in the United States. This role focuses on evaluating opportunities, developing accurate estimates, and positioning projects for success from plans to bids.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, creating quantity takeoffs, preparing competitive bids, and coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Commercial construction estimating experience, ideally with a concrete background.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, and quantity takeoffs.
• Experience with PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar estimating software.
• Knowledge of construction costs, materials, labor, and bidding.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to understand scope.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and develop estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit competitive bids for commercial concrete projects.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify scope gaps, potential risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Use PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and Excel throughout the estimating process.
• Attend site visits when needed to better understand project conditions.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Manage multiple estimates and deadlines at various stages of the bidding process.

Skills

Concrete estimating

Takeoffs

Bid submissions

Project coordination

Client communication

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Estimator (Concrete Construction) - $125,000 to $145,000

We’re recruiting for a Concrete Estimator to join a well-established commercial construction team. This is a great opportunity for someone who knows concrete, understands the estimating process, and enjoys taking a project from plans to a competitive bid.

You’ll play an important role in evaluating opportunities, developing accurate estimates, and helping position projects for success.

What You’ll Do

• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to understand scope
• Complete quantity takeoffs and develop estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Prepare and submit competitive bids for commercial concrete projects
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
• Identify scope gaps, potential risks, and cost-saving opportunities
• Use PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and Excel throughout the estimating process
• Attend site visits when needed to better understand project conditions
• Work closely with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams
• Manage multiple estimates and deadlines at various stages of the bidding process

What We’re Looking For

• Commercial construction estimating experience, ideally with a concrete background
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, and quantity takeoffs
• Experience with PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar estimating software
• Knowledge of construction costs, materials, labor, and bidding
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, vendors, and clients

If you’re an estimator who enjoys the technical side of construction but also wants to have a direct impact on winning work and project success, we’d like to hear from you.