Senior Commercial Estimator - Small Projects & Bids

Wagman; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & Development

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wagman Construction, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to join our team near York, PA. The role focuses on assessing small commercial projects ($250-$500k) and preparing detailed cost estimates in collaboration with lead estimators, project managers, subcontractors, and design teams.

The position reports to the Vice President of Preconstruction and supports budgeting, bid pricing, value engineering, and cost control while ensuring safety and quality standards and client expectations are met.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalant, Bachelors in Engineering or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of construction estimating with knowledge of trades.
• Strong understanding of estimating applications, preparation of proposals, project management, conceptual estimating, and scheduling.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of market pricing and trends.
• Ability to conceptualize and create construction budgets.
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial estimating.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, and site conditions to understand project requirements, and conduct site visits to assess challenges and opportunities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare cost estimates, and create scopes of work for trades involved.
• Gather and compile data for conceptual/bid proposals and analyze subcontractor bids.
• Maintain up-to-date pricing from suppliers and contractors, and assist with bid proposals, pre-bid meetings, and job site visits.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options to improve project profitability.
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project are considered in cost estimation.
• Monitor project costs throughout construction, adjusting estimates to align with actual costs.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, estimating standards, and safety regulations.
• Assist with bid document control, including filing bids, archiving bid data, and issuing project addenda to subcontractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Wagman Construction, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to join our team near York, PA. The role focuses on assessing small commercial projects ($250-$500k) and preparing detailed cost estimates in collaboration with lead estimators, project managers, subcontractors, and design teams.

The position reports to the Vice President of Preconstruction and supports budgeting, bid pricing, value engineering, and cost control while ensuring safety and quality standards and client expectations are met.