Senior Commercial Construction Estimator -Division Leadership Position

Job Description

Job Description

Berks Construction Group
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Remote or in office
Compensation: $110,000–$200,000 per year, commensurate with experience. The Range is so broad based on Geographic Region and Candidates Qualifications.

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This Is More Than an Estimating Position

Berks Construction Group is seeking an accomplished Commercial Construction Estimator who is ready for more than simply producing bids.

We are looking for someone who wants to help build, lead, and ultimately take ownership of an estimating division within our company. The successful candidate will be trained and developed for this leadership role, with significant performance-based bonus opportunities tied to the profitable projects secured by the candidate and their team.

If you are successful in your current position but feel limited by your company’s structure, advancement opportunities, earning potential, or willingness to recognize your contribution, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Why Berks Construction Group?

Berks Construction Group is a well established commercial general contractor with deep experience in the North East United Stated across multiple market sectors and a proven reputation for earning long-term client relationships and repeat business.

We serve national, regional, and local clients throughout the Northeast. Our work includes ground-up construction, commercial renovations, tenant improvements, rollouts, and occupied-space projects.

Our market sectors include:

• Retail stores and shopping centers
• Restaurants and food-service facilities
• Automotive dealerships and service centers
• Multifamily developments
• Self-storage facilities
• Medical and healthcare offices
• Fitness, recreation, and wellness facilities
• Office and professional spaces
• Educational and childcare facilities
• Industrial, warehouse, and distribution facilities
• Franchise and national-account construction programs

Our continued growth creates an opportunity for the right estimator to become an important part of the company’s future—not merely another person producing estimates behind the scenes.

A Defined Path to Leadership and Greater Earning Potential

This position is designed for an estimator who wants to grow into leadership.

The successful candidate will be trained and developed to assume responsibility for an estimating division within Berks Construction Group. As the division grows, the candidate will have the opportunity to help select, develop, and lead an estimating team.

The position includes the opportunity to earn significant performance-based bonuses tied to the success of the candidate and their team in securing profitable, awarded projects for Berks Construction Group.

Your work will have a direct and measurable effect on the company’s success—and your compensation and advancement opportunities should reflect that contribution.

This opportunity may be an excellent fit if you:

• Want a clear path from estimator to division leader.
• Want your compensation connected to the profitable work you help secure.
• Want the opportunity to build and lead a successful team.
• Want your recommendations to influence which projects the company pursues.
• Want executive leadership to recognize the value created by estimating.
• Are looking for a long-term opportunity rather than simply another estimating position.

Your Role

You will initially manage commercial estimates from the first review of the opportunity through final bid submission and project turnover. As you demonstrate success, you will assume increasing responsibility for estimating strategy, team performance, project selection, and division results.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, addenda, schedules, and other bid documents.
• Preparing detailed estimates for ground-up construction, renovations, and commercial tenant-improvement projects.
• Performing quantity takeoffs and developing labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Preparing comprehensive scopes of work for each construction trade.
• Soliciting proposals from qualified subcontractors and suppliers throughout the Northeast.
• Evaluating subcontractor proposals for completeness, exclusions, qualifications, and scope gaps.
• Leveling subcontractor bids to ensure accurate and consistent scope comparisons.
• Identifying design discrepancies, constructability concerns, missing information, and project risks.
• Preparing requests for information when the bid documents require clarification.
• Developing general conditions, allowances, alternates, contingencies, and preliminary project schedules.
• Participating in site visits, pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and subcontractor interviews.
• Collaborating with business development, bid coordination, project management, and field operations.
• Developing value-engineering options and practical cost-saving recommendations.
• Preparing clear, complete, and professional proposals for clients.
• Participating in final bid reviews and project-selection decisions with company leadership.
• Supporting the transition of awarded projects from estimating to operations.
• Maintaining accurate estimating records, subcontractor coverage information, and historical cost data.
• Strengthening relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, owners, and construction managers.
• Helping recruit, train, mentor, and lead additional estimating personnel as the division grows.
• Establishing estimating standards and processes that improve accuracy, efficiency, accountability, and profitability.

What We Are Looking For

We are interested in speaking with estimators who combine technical estimating ability with sound judgment, leadership potential, and a strong understanding of commercial construction.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Five or more years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor.
• Experience managing commercial bids from initial invitation through final submission.
• Knowledge of both ground-up construction and commercial tenant improvements.
• Experience with retail, restaurant, automotive, multifamily, self-storage, healthcare, office, industrial, or similar commercial projects.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection documents.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, sequencing, logistics, and subcontractor scopes.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing detailed estimates.
• Experience soliciting, evaluating, and leveling subcontractor proposals.
• Ability to recognize incomplete scopes, pricing risks, and constructability concerns.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage several bids and deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and commercial estimating or takeoff software.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, BuildingConnected, or comparable construction platforms.
• Subcontractor relationships within the Northeast are beneficial.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading other estimators is beneficial but not required.
• A degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline is preferred but may be replaced by substantial relevant experience.

The Person Who Will Succeed Here

The right candidate takes ownership of results.

You understand that successful estimating is not just about producing the lowest number. It requires selecting the right opportunities, securing strong subcontractor participation, closing scope gaps, evaluating risk, developing a competitive strategy, and delivering a complete proposal that the operations team can successfully build.

You are competitive without being careless, confident without ignoring risk, and detailed without losing sight of the larger business objective.

You want to win profitable work—and you want to be rewarded for the value you create.

What Berks Construction Group Offers

• A defined development path toward leadership of an estimating division
• Significant performance-based bonus opportunities tied to profitable awarded work
• The opportunity to build and lead an estimating team
• Direct access to company leadership and involvement in important bid decisions
• A diverse pipeline of commercial construction opportunities
• Relationships with established national, regional, and repeat clients
• The ability to influence estimating procedures, strategy, and future growth
• Competitive compensation based on experience and demonstrated ability
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Long-term professional and financial growth opportunities
• A collaborative environment where successful performance is visible and valued

Geographic Market

Berks Construction Group serves clients throughout the Northeast and surrounding markets, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, and other strategic locations.

Your Job Search Will Be Kept Highly Confidential

Berks Construction Group understands that exploring a new opportunity can be sensitive, especially when a candidate is currently employed or well established within the construction industry.

All inquiries, applications, interviews, and related communications will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

We will not contact your current employer, references, or any outside party—or disclose that you are considering another position—without your express authorization.

Upon request, Berks Construction Group is willing to provide this confidentiality commitment in writing.

Take the Next Step—Confidentially

If you are an experienced commercial estimator who is ready to move beyond producing bids and begin building something of your own within an established general contractor, we would like to speak with you.

Please submit your résumé or a brief summary of your experience. You may also identify:

• The types and sizes of projects you have estimated
• The commercial market sectors in which you have experience
• The geographic markets you know
• The estimating and takeoff platforms you have used
• Any experience you have leading or mentoring estimating personnel

All responses will be treated confidentially.

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary Job and Yearly Bonuses
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available for employees and family
• Employer paid Life Insurance.
• Short Term Disability Insurance Available
• 401K with company match
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Training opportunities
• Laptop with a Hotspot
• Vehicle Allowance
• Cell Phone reimbursement

Berks Construction Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Berks Construction Group, LLC is a Commercial General Contractor and Construction manager with offices in PA & NJ. Our work sectors include Medical, Dental, Corporate Fit-outs, Restaurants, Health and fitness. Our target regions are PA, NJ, NY, MD, DE, VA, CT. We employ some of the best talent in our geographic region and market place vertical.

Company Description

Berks Construction Group, LLC is a Commercial General Contractor and Construction manager with offices in PA & NJ. Our work sectors include Medical, Dental, Corporate Fit-outs, Restaurants, Health and fitness. Our target regions are PA, NJ, NY, MD, DE, VA, CT. We employ some of the best talent in our geographic region and market place vertical.