Estimator Masonry Restoration
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Job Location:
Mount Joy, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company: The Witmer Group
Location: Lancaster PA
Schedule: Full-Time Monday Friday
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President of Masonry Restoration
The Witmer Group is seeking a high-performance Estimator to support continued growth in masonry restoration and concrete repair. This role is designed for a disciplined results-driven professional who understands that estimating is not just pricing work - it requires strong technical knowledge combined with client-facing professionalism and a proactive business development mindset.
What Success Looks Like:
- Produces accurate well-scoped estimates that inform the customer of our intended work and minimize post-award surprises.
- Demonstrates disciplined take-off and cost development processes.
- Identifies risk exposures in contract documents and communicates them clearly.
- Maintains a structured bid follow-up process to improve close rate.
- Actively builds and maintains relationships with owners GCs engineers and referral partners.
- Contributes to improved company-wide win rates through thoughtful pursuit strategy.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop detailed masonry restoration estimates from site visits or plans and specifications.
- Perform quantity take-offs and solicit competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Review bid documents for scope gaps risk allocation bonding and insurance requirements.
- Prepare conceptual budgets and change order pricing as needed.
- Collaborate with operations to validate production assumptions and labor strategies.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and job walks.
- Maintain organized estimating files and historical cost data.
- Support transition to project management with complete and organized turnover documentation.
- Proactively follow up on bids and pursue awarded opportunities.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Post-secondary education is helpful including trade school technical institute or college coursework related to construction engineering architecture or building science.
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related field preferred but not required.
Industry & Technical Experience
- Experience in masonry or masonry restoration is valuable but not required candidates with experience as a structural engineer façade inspector or related building envelope professionals are encouraged to apply.
- Prior estimating experience preferred but not required for candidates with strong technical field knowledge.
- Ability to interpret drawings specifications and contract documents with strong attention to scope clarity and risk identification.
- Experience with drone-based documentation or inspection is a plus. FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification (or willingness to obtain) is desirable.
Professional Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and internal teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel).
- Physically able to access job sites and perform field walks.
- Valid drivers license.
About The Witmer Group
The Witmer Group is a leading specialty contractor focused on masonry restoration waterproofing and exterior building envelope solutions. We prioritize disciplined operations strong financial controls and long-term client relationships. Our culture is performance-driven and objective-based we value ownership mindset accountability and continuous improvement.
Why Join The Witmer Group
- Performance-based compensation tied to results.
- Clear opportunity for professional growth.
- Stable established specialty contractor with strong market presence.
- Team-oriented environment with high expectations and strong support systems.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
