Responsible for preparing comprehensive and competitive proposals for both private and public construction projects – Ex: educational, institutional, hospitality, multi-family, and healthcare sectors. Performing project take-offs, pricing materials and labor, and creating preliminary budgets.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Canonsburg, PA
Salary
$90,000–$110,000 Per Year
Description
Commercial Construction Estimator
Direct Hire – Hybrid schedule (3 days on site) Canonsburg, PA $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 + benefits
Job site visits are required as needed as needed
Qualifications:
4 or more years of estimating experience.
BS degree in Construction or Engineering is preferable but not required.
Experience in hard bid, conceptual, and negotiated estimating.
Knowledge of on-screen takeoff systems.
Familiarity with the local subcontract market.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
Develop project schedules.
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
Organizational skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Negotiating skills.
Multi-task and balance priorities and deadlines across multiple projects.
Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Description
Responsible for preparing comprehensive and competitive proposals for both private and public construction projects – Ex: educational, institutional, hospitality, multi-family, and healthcare sectors.
Performing project take-offs, pricing materials and labor, and creating preliminary budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce and deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive proposals.
Prepare and document quantity take-offs for materials and pricing.
Review and compare accurate job costs.
Evaluate bid documents and request material quotes.
Understand all pertinent bid documents and qualify subcontractor proposals.
Communicate effectively with the Estimating Department, Project Managers, Architects, and Engineers.
Assist in the pre-construction process upon project award and start-up.