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Senior Estimator - Construction

United States, Lancaster 90000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 26, 2026
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Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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 form various proposals and 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • Two years of college or equivalent experience required
  • Five to ten years of specialized experience in Estimating
  • Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in use of current estimating software (specifically Timberline) and on-screen take-off
  • Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications and contract documents
  • Must have advanced knowledge of general trades, MEP, and civil

Nice to have

  • Experience in Industrial and Pharmaceutical industries a plus
  • USGBC LEED (AP/BD&C) certification preferred
  • Management experience preferred

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