Senior Estimator

Jobtailor; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkhill is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead detailed cost estimates across design and construction phases in large-scale projects. You will review drawings, align cost with design intent, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and PMs to ensure accuracy and completeness of bids and change orders.

The role requires 8+ years in estimating within AEC, strong knowledge of building codes and construction methods, and proficiency with estimating software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of estimating experience in architecture, engineering, or construction services.
• Experience with large-scale commercial or civic projects.
• Strong understanding of AEC industry, construction means and methods, materials, building codes, and project phases, especially during construction administration.
• Proficiency in estimating software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates at various stages of design and construction.
• Review drawings, specifications, and other documentation to ensure estimates reflect project scope.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to align cost expectations with design intent.
• Evaluate bids, proposals, and subcontractor pricing for accuracy and completeness.
• Support change order evaluations and construction budget management.
• Assist in value engineering, identify cost-saving opportunities, and present recommendations.
• Maintain historical cost data, unit pricing databases, and market trend reports.
• Mentor junior estimators and participate in continuous improvement of estimating processes.
• Ensure all estimating activities comply with Parkhill’s QA/QC standards.
• Participate in internal and external meetings related to cost planning and construction services.
• Develop quantity take-offs using digital methods.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Quantity Take-Offs

Value Engineering

Bid Evaluation

Construction Budget Management

Historical Cost Data Maintenance

Unit Pricing Databases

Market Trend Analysis

Construction Means and Methods

Building Codes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

• Prepare detailed cost estimates at various stages of design and construction
• Review drawings, specifications, and other documentation to ensure estimates reflect project scope
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to align cost expectations with design intent
• Evaluate bids, proposals, and subcontractor pricing for accuracy and completeness.
• Support change order evaluations and construction budget management
• Assist in value engineering, identify cost-saving opportunities, and present recommendations
• Maintain historical cost data, unit pricing databases, and market trend reports.
• Mentor junior estimators and participate in continuous improvement of estimating processes
• Ensure all estimating activities comply with Parkhill’s QA/QC standards
• Participate in internal and external meetings related to cost planning and construction services
• Develop quantity take-offs using digital methods

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 8 years of estimating experience in architecture, engineering, or construction services
• Experience with large-scale commercial or civic projects
• Strong understanding of AEC industry, construction means and methods, materials, building codes, and project phases, especially during construction administration
• Proficiency in estimating software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation, project scope analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in the AEC industry. Proficient in managing estimating processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cost Estimation
• Estimating Software Proficiency
• AEC Industry Knowledge
• Project Management
• Change Order Evaluation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cost Estimation
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Value Engineering
• Bid Evaluation
• Construction Budget Management
• Historical Cost Data Maintenance
• Unit Pricing Databases
• Market Trend Analysis
• Construction Means and Methods
• Building Codes

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Mentoring
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Architecture
• Engineering
• Construction Services
• Commercial Projects
• Civic Projects
• Construction Administration
• QA/QC Standards
• Project Phases
• Estimating Processes
• Cost-Saving Opportunities