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Michael Page - Estimator

Michael Page International

Haverford, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$135,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Budgeting, Business Growth, Cellular Telephone, Change Requests/Orders, Civil Engineering, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction, Construction Document Set, Construction Drawings, Construction Engineering, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Safety, Contract Requirements, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Cost Modeling, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Device Drivers, Documentation, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Historical Cost Principle, Laptop PC, Leadership, MPI, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project/Program Coordination, Proposal Writing, Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety Standards, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Haverford, PA
POSTED
27 days ago
This Delaware County based construction company is a leading General Contractor/Construction Manager, They are a leader in the Philadelphia market with many excellent clients and a steady pipeline of commercial projects. This company is looking to add an Estimator to its rapidly growing team. If you are interested in managing exciting commercial construction projects and the opportunity for promotion within a Top ENR Firm, please apply today!Client DetailsOur client is a full-service General Contractor/Construction Manager that has been in business for 15 years. This company, which is experiencing rapid growth, is renowned in the Greater Philadelphia area. Team members are valued beyond the projects, which contributes to the strong company culture. Our client is currently seeking a motivated Estimator to join their growing team who is looking to grow with the business.DescriptionThe Estimator will: • Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for civil construction projects including grading, earthwork, utilities, paving, and concrete. • Review and analyze construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to determine project scope and pricing requirements. • Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure completeness, accuracy, and competitiveness. • Develop conceptual, preliminary, and final estimates throughout the preconstruction process. • Coordinate with project management, engineering, and operations teams to validate scope assumptions and construction means and methods. • Identify potential risks, cost drivers, and value-engineering opportunities within project designs. • Maintain estimating databases, historical cost data, and unit pricing to support accurate and consistent estimates. • Prepare bid summaries, clarifications, and supporting documentation for project leadership review. • Assist with change order pricing, budget revisions, and cost impact evaluations as required. • Support bid deadlines by managing multiple estimates simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. • Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and scope reviews as needed. • Communicate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the estimating process.ProfileThe successful Estimator will have the following: • 6+ years' experience in civil or commercial construction with a strong emphasis on estimating and preconstruction. • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field strongly preferred. • Proven experience preparing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates for civil construction projects. • Strong working knowledge of earthwork, utilities, concrete, paving, and site development scopes. • Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs, pricing analysis, and cost modeling from construction documents. • Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software such as HCSS, Bluebeam, Trimble, or similar platforms. • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents. • Experience soliciting subcontractor bids, conducting bid tabulations, and evaluating scopes for completeness and risk. • Understanding of market conditions, production rates, materials pricing, and labor costs. • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail. • Familiarity with construction safety standards and OSHA requirements preferred. • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with operations, preconstruction, and leadership teams. Job OfferThe Estimator will receive: • Competitive base salary • Bonus structure • Cell phone and laptop • Paid time off/personal days/sick days • Excellent benefits - health, medical, vision, dental • 401k plan available MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/

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