Cost Estimator

About the company:

Since 1930, the company has built and renovated public buildings across Pennsylvania. We build custom homes and do major renovations, additions and kitchen remodels. Still family owned, 96 years on. Start time is 6:30 a.m., and crews work 10-hour days in summer.

Role overview:

This Cost Estimator will run takeoffs, solicit sub pricing and put together hard bid and negotiated estimates. This role is remote. You will need a reliable internet connection and a quiet place to work.

Main duties:

• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks.
• Review plans and specs for scope gaps, exclusions and risk.
• Keep a strong bench of subcontractors and suppliers bidding our work.
• Compare actual job costs to estimates and adjust unit costs.
• Track the bid calendar and hit every bid deadline.
• Hand off awarded projects to operations with a complete turnover package.

What you'll need:

• 3+ years of estimating experience with a general contractor or trade subcontractor.
• Familiar with CSI MasterFormat divisions.
• Clear written communication for proposals and scope letters.
• Proficient in Excel and at least one takeoff tool (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff)
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials and sequencing.

Also helpful:

• Prior project management or project engineering work.
• Field experience in a trade.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

What you get:

• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Three weeks of PTO to start.
• Professional development budget.
• Profit sharing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation during the application process, let us know.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Chester Design-Build.