Senior Estimator

Team Builder Recruiting•Lebanon, PA

4d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Funk Construction is hiring a Senior Estimator in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The role prepares estimates and final bids for commercial renovations, additions, and ground-up construction projects ranging from $500,000 to more than $20 million. The Senior Estimator develops conceptual estimates from sketches and design documents, prepares design-build budgets and square-foot cost analyses, creates scopes across multiple trades, and identifies value engineering and alternate opportunities. The role also builds relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, coordinates bid invitations and reviews, assembles proposals, collaborates with clients and project teams, and supports a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction after an award. Funk Construction is a third-generation, family-owned commercial general contractor founded in 1939. It specializes in design-build, construction management, renovations, additions, and new construction, serving churches, retirement communities, nonprofits, and commercial businesses. The company describes its work culture as collaborative, relationship-focused, autonomous, and open to new ideas and process improvements. Approximately 80% of its projects are negotiated rather than competitively bid.

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.
Detail-oriented, dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple estimates, priorities, and deadlines with minimal oversight.
Values teamwork, integrity, and quality construction solutions that support clients and local communities.

Nice To Haves

General contractor experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate preconstruction estimates and final bids for commercial renovation, addition, 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 that 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.