HYBRID OPPORTUNITY
The Axel Group is seeking a Cost Estimator for one of our Construction Consulting clients in Philadelphia. They were recognized as one of Philadelphia's Fastest Growing Companies in 2025 by the Philadelphia Business Journal . In addition to their continued growth, they offer comprehensive benefits with dental and vision fully covered, bonus potential, competitive market compensation, PTO, and a HYBRID schedule (work from home on Mondays and Fridays!).
Responsibilities :
- Performs accurate quantity surveys to estimate the cost of materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor's work, ascertaining that all CSI categories of work have been accounted for prior to submitting estimates for review.
- Ensures the timely and quality completion of cost estimating tasks and deliverables.
- Responds to client requests for explanations of cost estimates submitted by the cost estimating team.
- Maintains and implements cost estimating standards.
- Demonstrates industry-specific experience and knowledge.
- Analyzes project information and develops estimates from conceptual stages through final construction documentation.
- Controls project costs by collecting and studying information on design, procurement / construction, and implementing the most current data in construction management software systems.
- Interfaces with internal and external clients to produce accurate costs and scopes of work based on project drawings and specifications.
- Represents the estimating team in internal and external project meetings.
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related fieldEIT or AACE industry certification or equivalent is preferred (not required)4+ years of experience in Cost Estimating, or equivalent prior experienceExperience with InEight software is a plusExperience in using RS Means estimating guides, as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam Revu is preferredAbility to complete tasks independently with strong attention to detailPossesses exceptional written, verbal, and graphic communication skillsExcellent time management skills and ability to balance prioritiesProficiency in organizational and time management skills. Able to prioritize and multi-task; proactive and deadline-oriented