Estimator

Legence • Media, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

ICS, a Legence company, is seeking an Estimator to join their CMTA team. This position supports the design-bid-build, design-build, and performance contracting teams by developing accurate and timely estimates for all CSI divisions including general trades, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and plumbing scopes of work. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to make a measurable impact in community changing projects, building decarbonization, and energy efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience in the construction or GMEP (general trades (i.e. civil, architectural, and structural), mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems industry.
• Experience estimating medium to large projects.
• Knowledge of CSI standards and general MEP systems.
• Experience using estimating software such as On-Screen Take-off, Bluebeam, and other estimating software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong communication skills to effectively define scope, requirements, and expectations.
• Ability to consolidate all internal and external costs associated with small and large scale projects.
• Capable of preparing detailed estimate packages and backup documentation for review.
• Ability to write scope and clarification letters for estimates.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to recommend value engineering options based on drawing reviews.
• Ability to prepare estimates at conceptual phase through construction drawing phase.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the construction industry and building systems.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC and energy codes.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and Adobe PDF.
• Basic knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit for drawing/model navigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate cost estimates of labor and materials for new construction, retrofit, energy, and facility improvement projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, detailers, and vendors to support proposal and project development.
• Manage expectations through clear written and verbal communication with internal teams and clients.
• Use estimating software such as On Screen Takeoff or similar tools to perform project takeoffs.
• Ensure accuracy of estimating spreadsheets, including verification of prevailing wage labor hours, labor rates, internal cost allocations, material pricing, and subcontractor services.
• Attend job walks, bid reviews, and project meetings as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Benefits

• Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level