$75,000–$100,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Bidding, Budget Management, Budgeting, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Estimates, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Cost Estimates, Cost Modeling, Dental Insurance, Design Document, Detail Oriented, Healthcare, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Procurement Strategy, Project Design, Reconciliation, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Value Engineering
Leonard S. Fiore Inc.
Job Title: General Flex Estimator Preconstruction
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania / State College, Pennsylvania (Hybrid)
Hiring Organization: Leonard S. Fiore Inc.
Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 annually (DOE)
Job Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Merit Shop Contractor
- Continuous Training Courses
About Us
Leonard S. Fiore Inc. (LSF) is a leading builder based in Central Pennsylvania with a proud history of excellence delivering the full spectrum of commercial construction services. At LSF, we value the expertise and dedication of professionals at every stage of their careers. Join a family-owned organization with a legacy of changing skylines for over 70 years-where your skills will be recognized, your knowledge will be put to work, and youll have the opportunity to grow alongside some of the best talent in the industry.
Job Description
We are seeking a General Flex Estimator Preconstruction to support a wide range of estimating efforts across multiple project types and delivery methods. This role requires adaptability, strong estimating fundamentals, and the ability to support projects in early design, budgeting, and competitive bid phases.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review drawings, specifications, and conceptual design documents to develop preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, and detailed cost proposals.
- Perform quantity takeoffs across multiple trades, including structural, architectural, and general conditions, adjusting detail based on design phase.
- Support preconstruction efforts including cost modeling, alternates, value engineering, and budget reconciliation throughout design development.
- Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure scope alignment and competitive pricing.
- Prepare RFIs, review addenda, and incorporate revisions into evolving estimates and proposals.
- Collaborate with project managers, senior estimators, and owners to support project handoff, buyout, and early procurement strategies.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three to seven (3-7) years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience.
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
- Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, and other construction-related software platforms for estimating purposes.
- Experience developing estimates for mid- to large-scale commercial projects valued between $12-50 million.
- Strong understanding of construction systems, materials, and sequencing across multiple trades.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and evolving design documents.
- Experience working with subcontractors and suppliers in a competitive bid environment.
Knowledge and Skills
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and solution-focused.
- Adaptable and comfortable shifting between project types and levels of estimate details.
- Proficiency with digital takeoff and estimating software preferred.
- Broad estimating experience across multiple trades.
- Solid communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with healthcare, institutional, or complex commercial projects preferred.
Contact Information
Leonard S. Fiore Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at:
- Phone: 814-946-3686
- Email: hrlsfiore.com
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