Estimator

Responsibilities

• Aid in creating construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents.
• Support estimators and preconstruction managers in working with architects, engineers, and owners to develop plans and specifications that align with proposed budget limitations.
• Assist with subcontractor bidding and scoping of projects to help develop accurate construction budgets.
• Analyze and document plan overlays to identify changes and revisions to contract documents that may impact project budget or constructability.
• Formulate and coordinate project bid campaigns using in-house systems such as BidNet, including selecting appropriate subcontractors across all 16 divisions.
• Develop, coordinate, and issue project correspondence to preconstruction managers, estimators, architects, and subcontractors.
• Collect, analyze, and submit project Requests for Information (RFIs) to architects and distribute responses to subcontractors.
• Thoroughly review all project documents to define detailed scopes of work for all trades across all 16 divisions.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals across all trades and verify that they meet the defined project scope and all applicable project requirements.
• Develop, record, and recall trend cost information to support accurate budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain current knowledge and application of local and state building codes and public funding source design standards.
• Stay informed about trends and developments in the construction industry and integrate this knowledge into estimating practices.
• Support the achievement of subcontractor participation goals in alignment with project requirements and company objectives.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned estimating and preconstruction tasks and projects.
• Attend required corporate meetings, training programs, and internal seminars or webinars to enhance professional skills.
• Perform additional estimating and preconstruction duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for estimating, data analysis, and reporting.
• Internship experience or hands-on experience in construction trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated interest in and exposure to construction estimating.
• Foundational knowledge of construction management and commercial construction processes.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs accurately.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.
• Capability to support preconstruction activities, including budgeting and bid preparation.
• Attention to detail and discipline in reviewing plans, specifications, and subcontractor proposals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is strongly preferred.
• Experience with construction estimating software such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with construction management platforms such as Procore and BuildingConnected.
• Experience with project engineering in commercial or multifamily construction environments.
• Understanding of commercial construction and multifamily project types.
• Interest in developing into estimating and preconstruction leadership roles.
• Motivation to grow within a structured career path that includes performance-based bonuses, profit sharing, and employee ownership opportunities.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of industry trends, building codes, and design standards.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for estimating, data analysis, and reporting.
• Foundational knowledge of construction management and commercial construction processes.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs accurately.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.
• Capability to support preconstruction activities, including budgeting and bid preparation.
• Attention to detail and discipline in reviewing plans, specifications, and subcontractor proposals.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60,000.00 - $70,000.00/yr. Harkins offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, short & long-term disability, HSA/FSA, tuition reimbursement, and mileage and expense reimbursement. For this role, the base salary range is $60,000-$70,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

About the Role

The Estimator I supports the preconstruction and estimating team throughout the bid and budgeting process for commercial construction projects. This role focuses on quantity takeoffs, subcontractor outreach, bid analysis, cost tracking, and proposal development. It is ideal for an early-career professional with a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or practical construction experience who is motivated to build a long-term career in estimating.

Schedule

This is a Permanent position based out of Wayne, PA.

Location

Wayne, PA