Job Description

Construction Estimator

Lancaster County, PA

Are you a detail-oriented estimator who can assess job sites, price water well drilling projects accurately, and keep work moving from proposal to permit?

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Established and Stable: Family-owned since 1973 with consistent demand for water well drilling and geothermal services.
• Field + Office Balance: Split your time between evaluating job sites and preparing estimates—hands-on work without being stuck behind a desk.
• Meaningful Responsibility: Take ownership of pricing, scheduling, and permit coordination that directly impact each project's success.
• Variety of Projects: Work across residential and agricultural sites throughout multiple counties—no repetitive production environment.
• Small-Team Atmosphere: Join a laid-back, dependable crew where communication is direct and long-term relationships matter.

We're a small, family-run well-drilling and water systems company serving residential and agricultural customers throughout Lancaster County and surrounding areas. Our work includes drilling water and geothermal wells and installing and servicing well-pressure systems, all within a laid-back, team-focused environment with strong employee retention.

What You'll Do as a Construction Estimator:

• Travel to job sites (within roughly a 100-mile radius) to assess terrain, access, and drilling conditions.
• Prepare accurate water well drilling estimates and support construction estimating efforts based on site conditions and company pricing.
• Schedule projects with customers and coordinate timing with drilling crews.
• Secure drilling permits and submit PA One Call notifications before excavation begins.
• Communicate clearly with residential and agricultural customers throughout the estimating process.
• Work closely with operators and crews to confirm scope, equipment needs, and job details.
• Keep estimates, permits, and project documentation organized using basic computer systems.

Our Ideal Construction Estimator:

• Experienced: Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment experience required. Estimating experience preferred. Water well drilling experience preferred.
• Equipment-savvy: Understands heavy equipment and drilling equipment, site access, and ground conditions, and can evaluate what it will take to complete the job.
• Independent: Comfortable working alone in the field and making practical decisions on-site.
• Organized: Keeps site notes, pricing details, permits, and job information accurate and organized.
• Professional: Communicates clearly with homeowners, farmers, and crew members.
• Field-ready: Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and walking uneven job sites.

What We Offer Our Construction Estimator:

• Full-time position, approximately 50 hours per week
• $25-$30 per hour, DOE
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Profit sharing
• Year-end bonus
• Annual raises
• Strong employee retention and steady year-round work
• Laid-back, team-focused atmosphere with direct communication

To Apply

Apply for this Construction Estimator position if you have heavy equipment experience and an interest in estimating, site evaluation, and coordinating residential or agricultural drilling projects. Please submit your resume for consideration.

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Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment experience required
• Estimating experience preferred
• Water well drilling experience preferred
• Experience with heavy equipment and drilling equipment