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Demolition Estimator

SST Direct

Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 80000 - 100000

Posted: 17 September 2026 (4 days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DIRECT HIRE: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Demolition Estimator to join a growing team. Candidatesamong the industry that understand demo work and willing to become an Estimator or Junior Estimator are welcome to apply.

Working Location: Greater Philadelphia PA. and surrounding area
Pay: $80K - $100K (weekly paid - quarterly performance-based bonuses)
Base Shift Hours:Dayshift M - F 8am - 5pm (office and field - flexible)
Benefits: Medical dental vision 401K with company match flexible for PTO 8 paid holidays

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:

35 years of demolition estimating experience (preferred not 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