Estimator
Penn State Construction J&D, LLC · Lewistown, PA · 6 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare Accurate & Competitive Estimates
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
- Review plans, specifications, and bid documents to ensure full scope coverage.
- Use estimating software and digital takeoff tools accurately and consistently.
- Prepare complete bid packages that align with PSC standards and operational realities.
- Support leadership with pricing clarity for bid/no-bid and final bid decisions.
- Identify Risk & Improve Predictability
- Review site conditions, logistics, schedules, and constructability requirements.
- Identify scope gaps, unclear details, and potential risks prior to bid submission.
- Collaborate with project managers and field leadership to validate production assumptions.
- Document and communicate risks clearly during pre-bid reviews.
- Career Development
- Solicit, track, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
- Ensure vendors understand scope, expectations, and bid timelines.
- Compare pricing for completeness, qualifications, and past performance.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors to improve pricing reliability and coverage.
- Support Pre-Construction & Sales Efforts
- Provide conceptual pricing and early-stage budget support.
- Affirmative Action
- Assist with bid forms, pre-qualifications, and customer inquiries.
- Participate in site walks, pre-bid meetings, or customer discussions as needed.
- Represent PSC professionally with customers, vendors, architects, and engineers.
Qualifications
- Construction estimating experience (commercial, civil, site, concrete, or related fields preferred).
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and bid documents.
- Proficiency with estimating software, digital takeoff tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet multiple deadlines.
- Clear, professional communicator who works well with PSC teams, vendors, and customers.