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Kinsley Construction

Builds facilities and infrastructure

Senior Site Estimator

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
North East, MD, USA
In PersonBased out of the North East, Maryland office; site visits and pre-bid meetings as required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate should have an Engineering or Construction Management degree or background, along with applicable field experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years of estimating experience is highly preferred.
  • Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, AGTEK or similar take-off software, and Microsoft Office is required.
  • Strong computer skills and proficient written and verbal communication are required.
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail are required.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior estimators to support their continued development.
  • Review project plans, specifications, and site conditions to understand project scope and requirements.
  • Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions, identify potential challenges, and gather information needed for estimating.
  • Obtain competitive pricing from material suppliers and subcontractors as needed.
  • Prepare accurate and detailed project takeoffs.
  • Review subcontractor and supplier proposals for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required.
  • Develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project-related expenses.
  • Maintain professional communication with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors throughout the estimating process.
  • Stay current on industry trends, construction methods, materials, and pricing to identify practical and cost-effective solutions.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • An Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
  • At least 8 years of estimating experience is highly preferred.

About the company

Kinsley Construction builds commercial facilities, public infrastructure and industrial plants for clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its building and civil teams handle work from design through construction, including site development, bridges and underground utilities. The industrial division constructs and renovates heavy manufacturing facilities and handles maintenance, while Kinsley Materials produces construction products for sale to other contractors. Customers hire the company for construction management, general contracting and project delivery, with its own crews carrying out several trades. Founded in 1963, Kinsley Construction is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

York, PA

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Trade entry has clear eligibility: Kinsley's Lancaster carpenter/concrete trainees need to be adults with a diploma or equivalent.
  • Field travel adds pay: eligible Kinsley employees receive hourly Incentive Zone Pay based on home-to-job-site distance.
  • Time off includes fixed holidays: Kinsley's benefits package lists nine paid holidays alongside paid time off.

What critics are saying

  • Industrial travel affects home life: Kinsley's millwright/welder posting requires overnight stays in double-occupancy hotels.
  • Utilities schedules vary: Kinsley's York asphalt and concrete patching crews require evening and weekend availability.
  • Trainees need independent transport: Kinsley's Lancaster role requires a driver's license and reliable transportation.

What makes Kinsley Construction unique

  • Family leadership remains embedded: Andrew and James Kinsley oversee paired divisions as chief operating officers.
  • Fabrication stays in-house: Kinsley's 116,000-square-foot shop builds structural steel and custom industrial weldments.
  • Materials logistics use owned equipment: Kinsley Materials operates 50 dump trucks serving a 100-mile radius.

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