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Senior Estimator - Construction

Horst Group
Lancaster, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/25/2031

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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Salary : $90,000 - $140,000

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