Senior Estimator

Description Senior Estimator Lebanon, PA Build lasting client relationships and develop creative, cost-effective construction solutions in an estimating role where you have the freedom to introduce new ideas, improve processes, and make a meaningful impact. Why You'll Love Working with Us Meaningful Projects: Help bring churches, retirement communities, and commercial spaces to life through construction projects that make a lasting impact.

Relationships Over Hard Bidding: Spend more time collaborating with clients and developing creative solutions, with approximately 80% of projects negotiated rather than competitively bid. Freedom to Innovate: Introduce new technology, improve estimating processes, and bring fresh ideas to the table. Autonomy & Independence: Enjoy the freedom to manage your work and make decisions without micromanagement.

Collaborative Team: Work alongside supportive colleagues who value open communication, shared expertise, and delivering successful projects together.

About Us

Funk Construction is a third-generation, family-owned commercial general contractor specializing in design-build, construction management, renovations, additions, and new construction. Since 1939, we've partnered with churches, retirement communities, nonprofits, and commercial businesses to create spaces that serve their needs and strengthen our communities.

Guided by our mission, "Building with Purpose to Capture our Client's Vision," we take pride in building lasting relationships, delivering exceptional value, and fostering a collaborative workplace where our team members are trusted and valued.

What You'll Do

as a Senior Estimator Prepare accurate preconstruction estimates and final bids for commercial renovations, additions, and ground-up construction projects ranging from $500K to $20M+. Develop conceptual cost estimates from architectural sketches and design documents, including design-build budgets and square-foot cost analyses.

Create detailed scopes of work across multiple trades to ensure accurate, comprehensive project estimates. Identify value engineering and alternate opportunities that help clients maximize their budgets without compromising quality. Build strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, coordinating bid invitations, pre-bid questions, RFIs, clarifications, and bid reviews.

Assemble competitive bid proposals and develop winning strategies that align with client goals and project requirements. Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams throughout preconstruction to develop practical, cost-effective solutions. Coordinate a smooth handoff from preconstruction to the construction team once projects are awarded.

Our Ideal Senior Estimator Experienced Estimator: At least 5 years of preconstruction and commercial construction estimating experience (or equivalent), preferably with a general contractor. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Bluebeam, Adobe, On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel proficiency.

Analytical Problem-Solver: Able to evaluate construction costs, identify value engineering opportunities, and develop practical solutions to complex estimating challenges. Strong Communicator: Comfortable collaborating with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to clarify project requirements and build lasting relationships.

Organized & Self-Directed: Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple estimates, priorities, and deadlines with minimal oversight. Collaborative & Purpose-Driven: Value teamwork, integrity, and delivering quality construction solutions that support clients and strengthen local communities.

What We Offer

Our Senior Estimator $110,000-$125,000/year, DOE Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance Mileage Reimbursement Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Stipend Laptop To Apply Experienced Senior Estimators, Commercial Construction Estimators, and Preconstruction Estimators seeking a collaborative, relationship-focused environment are encouraged to explore this opportunity with Funk Construction in Lebanon, PA.

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Requirements

At least 5 years of preconstruction and commercial construction estimating experience Experience with Bluebeam, Adobe, On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Office Suite