Assistant Estimator

Ernest Bock & Sons • Pennsylvania, Philadelphia • Posted June 24, 2026

About the Role

Job Description Job Description

EBS is seeking an Assistant Estimator to support the Estimating Department with bid preparation, cost estimates, bid documents and management of document distribution.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

Estimate and compile overall project costs.

Procure subcontractor agreements

Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients

Collaborate in value engineering with project owners, architects and engineers

Prepare quantity take-offs

Aid project teams in procuring materials

Sending Bid invitations and Maintaining Bid Software

Preparing bid forms for review.

Qualifications:

3-5 years estimating or related experience

Ability to thoroughly interpret technical construction documents (i.e. drawings, specifications, contracts, etc.)

General knowledge of construction software (i.e. Procore, Primavera, Autodesk, etc.)