Estimator

Entech Network Solutions • York, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The company is seeking a Commercial Estimator to assess small commercial projects, generally ranging from $250,000 to $500,000, and prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates. Reporting to the Vice President of Preconstruction, this role partners with lead estimators, project managers, subcontractors, designers, and clients. The relevant markets include senior living, healthcare, higher education, urban, institutional, and industrial construction.

Requirements

• Commercial construction estimating experience with a general contractor or construction manager.
• Targeting three to five-plus years of experience.
• Strong ability to perform takeoffs, scope trades, level subcontractor bids, prepare conceptual budgets, and support proposals.
• Working knowledge of commercial construction trades, project management, job-cost accounting, and scheduling.
• Strong analytical, reporting, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of market pricing and the ability to develop budgets from preliminary designs.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work safely in active construction environments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, site conditions, and project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare detailed cost estimates, and develop trade scopes of work.
• Compile conceptual and bid-proposal estimates and analyze subcontractor bids for completeness and alignment.
• Maintain current supplier, subcontractor, and market pricing.
• Assist with proposals, pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project presentations.
• Identify value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to refine budgets and align estimates with project scope and schedule.
• Monitor project costs during construction and compare estimated versus actual performance.
• Maintain estimating standards, document control, bid files, archived data, and project addenda.
• Manage multiple estimating assignments while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and development
• Employee assistance
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Adoption assistance
• Eight paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED