Estimator jobs in Lancaster, PA

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 Estimator to support our Preconstruction Team in Lancaster, PA.

Qualifications:

• One to Three 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.