Demolition Estimator

$80k - $100k

Full-time

SST Direct

DIRECT HIRE: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Demolition Estimator to join a growing team. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3–5 years of direct estimating experience in commercial, structural, and full-building demolition.

Working Location: Greater Philadelphia, PA.
Pay: $80K - $100K
Shift: Dayshift, M - F, 8am - 5pm (office and field)
Benefits: Medical, dental, 401K, PTO

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare estimates for full-building, structural, and commercial demolition projects
Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements
Perform detailed takeoffs and attend site walks and pre-bid meetings
Develop demolition sequencing, means and methods, manpower, equipment, and project durations
Estimate trucking, hauling, disposal, recycling, and material-handling costs
Evaluate site access, neighboring structures, overhead hazards, and logistical constraints
Solicit and review subcontractor, vendor, trucking, and disposal pricing
Identify scope gaps, project risks, exclusions, and clarifications
Prepare clear proposals and complete project turnovers to operations
Review completed projects to compare estimated costs and production against actual results
Maintain organized estimating records and historical cost information

Skills & Qualifications:

3–5 years of demolition estimating experience required
Experience estimating full-building tear downs and structural demolition
Strong understanding of demolition equipment, production rates, and jobsite logistics
Ability to read architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and demolition drawings
Knowledge of concrete, steel, masonry, wood-frame, and mixed-construction buildings
Understanding of trucking, disposal, recycling, salvage, and material handling
Strong math, analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines
Strong communication skills with customers, vendors, project managers, and field teams

Looking for someone that can:

Develop detailed estimates based on project plans, specifications, site conditions, and scope of work
Evaluate equipment requirements, labor needs, production rates, project duration, material handling, hauling, and disposal requirements
Assess potential project risks, logistical challenges, site constraints, and other factors that may impact cost and execution
Determine the true cost of performing the work safely, efficiently, and profitably
Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, equipment costs, subcontractor pricing, material costs, and disposal/hauling expenses
Coordinate with operations and field personnel to ensure estimates provide a practical roadmap for project execution
Develop estimates that support safe work practices, efficient production, accurate budgeting, and acceptable project margins
Review project requirements and identify opportunities, exclusions, assumptions, and potential cost exposures before bid submission
Support challenging commercial demolition projects while maintaining a strong focus on field execution, safety, integrity, accountability, and profitability
Maintain a professional approach centered on availability, respect, safety, integrity, discipline, and reliable execution

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