Demolition Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

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

Once you apply, please text "DE" to View phone number on ziprecruiter.com for a faster reply. 

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