Estimator – General Construction

Brecknock Builders Llc; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Denver, PA is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for projects. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of construction experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include analyzing plans, preparing bids, and maintaining prices from suppliers. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for business plan objectives. Interested applicants can drop off their applications at the office.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of construction experience required.
• Preferred experience in analyzing subcontractor bids.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing drawings and documents for cost estimation.
• Preparing bid packages and analyzing subcontractor bids.
• Maintaining pricing information from suppliers.

Skills

Construction experience

Quantity take offs

Labor & equipment cost estimates

Exceptional communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Coachable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Post Frame Manager

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Ready to join our team? Download and complete the application to take the first step toward a rewarding career with Brecknock Builders.

We are currently looking for an Estimator to join our General Construction team in our Denver, Pennsylvania office. The Estimator will take the project, mentally build the project, pull the necessary components together and establish, in an accurate manner, the anticipated cost of the project.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing drawings, plans, specifications proposals and other bid documentation to prepare accurate cost and labor estimates for proposed framing projects.
• Preparing bid packages and analyzing subcontractor bids for most trades.
• Maintaining accurate information on prices from supplier and contractors through direct contact and written material.
• Preparing proposals for submission to potential clients.
• Understands and interprets, with accuracy, project blueprints, drawings, maps, bidding specifications, scope descriptions, contracts and related documents.
• Addresses bid requests, estimates and proposals in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.
• Computer skills and experience with bidding and operational software (Microsoft Office, Post Frame Manager, and Microsoft Projects).
• Solicits and receives subcontractor bids, reviewing for scopes of work and pricing for completeness.
• Communicates with bidders for final overview and assures completeness of bid prior to inclusion in an estimate, bid.
• Communicates with team members and others as required to convene scopes, pricing, construction details, etc.

Job Type

• Full-time

Qualifications

• 7-10 Years of construction experience.
• Preferred experience in quantity take offs, labor & equioment cost estimates and analysis of subcontractor bids.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with contractors and fellow employees.
• Has an understanding of construction management, architecture or engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Coachable.
• Ability to work 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, and additional hours as necessary to meet business plan objectives, hours can be negotiated.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Assists in purchasing/buying of subcontractors and suppliers to perform work for the company.
• Handout given at interview*

Fill out an application and drop it off at our office.
Application Drop-off Location: 615 Lauschtown Road, Denver, PA 17517
Call and ask for Jonathan Martin: 717-484-2200