What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Designer / Esitmator position at Hoover Building Specialists, LLC?
Commercial Designer / Estimator
Honey Brook, PA
Do you thrive in collaborative, detail-driven work—enjoying both numbers and creative problem-solving—and want to grow into a leadership role?
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Purpose-driven Team: Play a key role in the creative process and collaborate closely with others to bring projects to life.
- Investment in People: Benefit from one-on-ones, personal growth opportunities, and leadership development.
- Family Atmosphere: From monthly breakfasts to our annual banquet and picnic, we prioritize connection & community.
- Strong Workplace Tools: Work in a clean, well-equipped office designed to support your success.
- Faith-based Culture: We're committed to honoring Christ through our work & relationships.
Hoover Building Specialists is a family-owned, faith-based commercial design/build firm serving Southeastern Pennsylvania. We're committed to excellence in every detail, building long-term relationships through integrity, clear communication, and Christ-centered values.
What You'll Do as a Commercial Designer / Estimator:
- Join kick-off meetings and help define each project's scope of work.
- Build & manage detailed estimates with accurate pricing and cost tracking.
- Guide projects through the pre-construction process—from first idea to construction-ready.
- Write scopes of work and pull together client contracts.
- Prepare & submit permit applications and related documentation.
- Keep clients and team members in the loop with clear, timely communication.
- Coordinate with engineers and architects to make sure everything meets code.
- Team up with the drafting team to shape building aesthetics and layout efficiency.
- Collaborate with MEP and security contractors to align plans and expectations.
- Work full time—typically 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM—with some schedule flexibility.
- Make occasional site visits within a 50-mile radius.
Our Ideal Commercial Designer / Estimator:
- Experienced: A minimum of 3 years in construction is required, with strong estimation or design knowledge preferred. Must be able to read blueprints and perform take-offs. Understanding of contracts & building codes is a plus.
- Computer Skills: Comfortable using MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD and SAGE is a plus.
- Integrity-driven: Reflects a strong commitment to the company's mission & faith-based values.
- Clear Communicator: Shares ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Detail-oriented: Tracks specs and documentation carefully for accurate estimating.
- Organized: Manages timelines, information, and tasks with efficiency.
- Self-motivated: Takes initiative and stays on top of responsibilities with minimal oversight.
- Collaborative: Works well across departments, especially with sales and drafting teams.
- Solution-focused: Offers practical, customer-centered ideas aligned with project goals.
What we offer our Commercial Designer / Estimator:
- $80,000-$120,000 salary, based on experience
- 10 days paid time off (8-hour days)
- 7 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match
- Clean, well-equipped office
- Monthly company-wide breakfast meeting
- Annual family-friendly banquet in January for employees and kids
- Yearly catered employee picnic lunch
- Annual personal growth events with guest speakers
- Regular one-on-ones with your manager, so no one gets overlooked or left behind.
- Leadership development opportunities
- A values-driven team focused on integrity, excellence, and long-term relationships.
- A supportive, faith-based culture with strong leadership and clear communication.
To Apply
To be considered for the Commercial Designer/Estimator position, please submit your resume in PDF or MS Word format. We seek someone with construction experience, attention to detail, and a desire to grow within a mission-driven team.
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Salary : $80,000 - $120,000