Hoover Building Specialists, LLC · 1 week ago
Commercial Designer / Esitmator
Honey Brook, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expHoover Building Specialists is a family-owned, faith-based commercial design/build firm serving Southeastern Pennsylvania. The Commercial Designer / Estimator will play a key role in the creative process, managing detailed estimates, guiding projects through pre-construction, and ensuring clear communication with clients and team members.
Construction
Responsibilities
Join kick-off meetings and help define each project's scope of work
Build & manage detailed estimates with accurate pricing and cost tracking
Guide projects through the pre-construction process—from first idea to construction-ready
Write scopes of work and pull together client contracts
Prepare & submit permit applications and related documentation
Keep clients and team members in the loop with clear, timely communication
Coordinate with engineers and architects to make sure everything meets code
Team up with the drafting team to shape building aesthetics and layout efficiency
Collaborate with MEP and security contractors to align plans and expectations
Work full time—typically 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM—with some schedule flexibility
Make occasional site visits within a 50-mile radius
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 3 years in construction is required
Strong estimation or design knowledge preferred
Must be able to read blueprints and perform take-offs
Understanding of contracts & building codes is a plus
Comfortable using MS Office
Integrity-driven: Reflects a strong commitment to the company's mission & faith-based values
Clear Communicator: Shares ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
Detail-oriented: Tracks specs and documentation carefully for accurate estimating
Organized: Manages timelines, information, and tasks with efficiency
Self-motivated: Takes initiative and stays on top of responsibilities with minimal oversight
Collaborative: Works well across departments, especially with sales and drafting teams
Solution-focused: Offers practical, customer-centered ideas aligned with project goals
Preferred
Familiarity with AutoCAD and SAGE is a plus
Benefits
10 days paid time off (8-hour days)
7 paid holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance
SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match
Clean, well-equipped office
Monthly company-wide breakfast meeting
Annual family-friendly banquet in January for employees and kids
Yearly catered employee picnic lunch
Annual personal growth events with guest speakers
Regular one-on-ones with your manager, so no one gets overlooked or left behind.
Leadership development opportunities
A values-driven team focused on integrity, excellence, and long-term relationships.
A supportive, faith-based culture with strong leadership and clear communication.
Company
Hoover Building Specialists, LLC
Hoover Building Specialists, LLC is a design/build General Contractor performing new construction and renovations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dustin Fox
Field Superintendent/ Partner at Hoover Building Specialists
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