Project Estimator – Commercial Construction Pro

High Companies; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

High Construction is seeking a Project Estimator to support the Preconstruction Team in Lancaster, PA. The role focuses on material takeoffs, pricing, and collaboration with designers, subcontractors, and project management to ensure accurate estimates.

You will participate in design meetings, owner discussions, and project reviews, contributing to value engineering and timely project handoffs. A degree in construction or engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in Estimating and/or Purchasing.
• Experience in commercial / institutional construction or equivalent.
• Associate degree in related field, preferably Construction Management or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for material takeoff, labor calculation, and pricing.
• Developing, updating, and completing project scope sheets.
• Subcontractor and vendor solicitation, proposal scoping, and pricing review.
• Preliminary project schedule input and review.
• Constructability reviews with project management and field staff.
• Conducting/organizing/attending project site visits.
• Generation of RFIs and review of RFI responses.
• Writing bid clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Participation in design meetings, owner meetings, and project presentations.
• Development of value engineering ideas and pricing.
• Assistance with subcontract buyout, purchase orders, and project turnover.

Skills

Estimating

Pricing

Communication

Education

Associate degree in related field (Construction Management or Engineering)

Job description

High Construction is seeking a Project Estimator to support the Preconstruction Team in Lancaster, PA. The role focuses on material takeoffs, pricing, and collaboration with designers, subcontractors, and project management to ensure accurate estimates.

You will participate in design meetings, owner discussions, and project reviews, contributing to value engineering and timely project handoffs. A degree in construction or engineering is preferred.