What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at The High Companies?
At High Construction, we don’t just build structures, we build trust, relationships, and award-winning results.
Proudly serving eastern Pennsylvania and beyond, we specialize in commercial preconstruction, design-build, construction management, and general contracting services tailored to your project’s unique needs.
Our team is driven by precision, transparency, and deep commitment to delivering on time, on budget, and beyond expectations. From the first sketch to the final walk-through, we’re here to turn your vision into a reality, with craftsmanship that speaks for itself.
Let’s build what’s next — together. Join High Construction and be part of something lasting.
High Construction Company provides commercial construction, design-build, and general contracting services in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. High Construction is an organization that develops, owns, and operates a portfolio of commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail, and multifamily properties. We bring unsurpassed experience and expertise to facility construction. We are currently hiring an Project Estimator to support our Preconstruction Team in Lancaster, PA.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years experience in Estimating and/or Purchasing
- Experience in commercial / institutional construction or equivalent experience
- Associate degree in related field, preferably Construction Management or Engineering
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for material takeoff, labor calculation, and associated pricing.
- Developing, updating, and completing project scope sheets.
- Subcontractor and vendor solicitation, proposal scoping, and pricing review.
- Preliminary project schedule input and review.
- Constructability reviews with project management and field staff.
- Conducting/organizing/attending project site visits.
- Generation of requests-for-information (RFIs) and review of RFI responses.
- Writing bid clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
- Participation with the estimating department, project management, and field staff in project review meetings.
- Participation in design meetings, owner meetings, and project presentations.
- Development of value engineering ideas and pricing.
- Assistance with subcontract buyout, purchase orders, and project turnover.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with owners, designers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Will serve on and may chair various company committees as appointed.
- Promote the interests and favorable image of the High Companies. Support and sustain the values of the High Philosophy.
- Perform special assignments as directed.