Senior Estimator

Team Builder Recruiting•Lebanon, PA

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About The Position

Funk Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator for its commercial general contracting business in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The role prepares estimates and bids for commercial renovations, additions, and ground-up construction projects ranging from $500,000 to more than $20 million. The estimator develops conceptual budgets from sketches and design documents, design-build budgets, and square-foot cost analyses, as well as detailed scopes of work across multiple trades. The Senior Estimator identifies value engineering and alternate opportunities, coordinates with subcontractors and suppliers during the bidding process, assembles bid proposals, and develops strategies aligned with client goals and project requirements. The role collaborates with clients and internal and external project partners throughout preconstruction and coordinates the handoff to the construction team after a project is awarded. Funk Construction is a third-generation, family-owned commercial general contractor founded in 1939. It provides design-build, construction management, renovation, addition, and new construction services for churches, retirement communities, nonprofits, and commercial businesses. The company describes its approach as relationship-focused, collaborative, and guided by its mission of “Building with Purpose to Capture our Client's Vision.”

Requirements

At least 5 years of preconstruction and commercial construction estimating experience, or equivalent; preferably with a general contractor.
Experience with Bluebeam, Adobe, On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel proficiency.
Ability to evaluate construction costs, identify value engineering opportunities, and solve complex estimating challenges.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
Organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple estimates, priorities, and deadlines with minimal oversight.
Values teamwork, integrity, and delivering quality construction solutions that support clients and local communities.

Nice To Haves

General contractor estimating experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate preconstruction estimates and final bids for commercial renovations, additions, and ground-up construction projects.
Develop conceptual cost estimates from architectural sketches and design documents, including design-build budgets and square-foot cost analyses.
Create detailed scopes of work across multiple trades.
Identify value engineering and alternate opportunities to help clients maximize budgets without compromising quality.
Build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers; coordinate bid invitations, pre-bid questions, RFIs, clarifications, and bid reviews.
Assemble bid proposals and develop strategies aligned with client goals and project requirements.
Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams during preconstruction to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
Coordinate the handoff from preconstruction to the construction team after projects are awarded.