Construction Estimator
Horst Group
Lancaster, PA
Join Horst Construction as a Senior Estimator and apply your analytical skills to lead a team of Estimators to calculate accurate pricing on competitive bid and design/build and negotiated projects.
Now offering a $7500 Sign-on bonus
As a crucial part of Horst Construction's Estimating team, you'll be expected to perform the following with the highest degree of precision and proficiency:
- Review project plans, specification and contract documents.
- Prepare estimates for each phase of the design/build process as well as for negotiated or competitive bids.
- Define scope of work for various trades to include any self-perform portions of the project.
- Contribute value engineering options.
- Review scope from take off of documents and various proposals to determine completeness and best price.
- Collaborate with Project Manager during pre-bid and post-bid process regarding selection of subcontractors, schedule, strategy, and buyout.
- Prepare subcontractor/supplier bid list.
As team leader and lead estimator you'll be expected to perform the following as it relates to your supporting teammates:
- Set up bid day procedures, assigning teammates to various tasks
- Communicate specific proposal needs and expectations.
- Establish deadlines and reporting procedures.
- Ensure proposal requirements are met in a timely fashion.
- Delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
- Review data for accuracy and best practices and provide feedback to teammates.
- Act as mentor and coach to advance the professional development of junior teammates.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of college or equivalent experience required.
- Five to ten years of experience in Construction Estimating
- Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in use of current estimating software (specifically Timberline) and on-screen take-off.
- USGBC LEED (AP/BD&C) certification preferred.
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications and contract documents.
- Must have advanced knowledge of general trades, MEP, and civil.
Excellent Competitive Benefits!
Horst Group is an EEO employer and maintains a drug free work place.
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About the Company
Horst Group
Connecting with our customers. Knowing their needs and exploring their ideas. Delivering products and services that they value. That’s the Horst Group. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, we operate within these core business categories:
Construction Services
Our Commercial and Industrial Construction Division provides master planning, design/build, construction management and general contracting services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, North Carolina and Florida. Our Excavating Division provides site development, underground public and private utilities, athletic fields and erosion control services throughout South Central and Eastern PA.
Insurance & Benefits
We provide comprehensive commercial insurance programs and risk management consulting, personal insurance coverage, plus employee group benefits solutions. We have the tools and the support of more than 30 of the nation’s finest insurance carriers to provide a full array of coverage. This group also includes a private, members-only insurance placement facility for independent agencies.
Management Services
We assist organizations, investors, association boards, and owners with development, real estate, operations, property management, and oversight for senior living facilities, residential multifamily communities, condominium and homeowner associations, and commercial properties. We also own and operate Columbia Cottage assisted-living communities.