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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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