Estimator - GC Industrial

Highland Consulting Group; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Savings plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays and other ben

Life Insurance

Short & Long term medical leave

Job summary

Highland Consulting Group is a national executive recruiting firm that specializes in Commercial and Industrial construction. The Industrial Estimator role is with a well‑organized General Contractor in the Pittsburgh, PA area, focusing on piping, structural steel, structural concrete and industrial structures.

Successful candidates will have 4 years estimating experience, with responsibilities including conceptual bids, takeoffs, and hard bids for projects such as power plants, refineries, food

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of estimating experience with industrial general contractors.
• Experience with conceptual bids, takeoffs, and hard bids.
• Experience on projects larger than $1M.
• Proficient with estimating software.
• Strong pre-construction skills and cost databases.
• Four-year degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in developing a bid strategy for each project.
• Development of master budgets and cost models for all Construction Divisions / CSI Divisions.
• Provide Conceptual & Hard Bids estimates of projects.
• Create general conditions estimates for entire project prior to bid date.
• Develop and maintain cost databases.
• Provide independent estimates of change orders.
• Review drawings, specifications and all other construction documents. Make senior management aware of design‑related problems, completeness of documents and other potential risks.
• Analyze cost data, unit prices, back‑page costs, and information that can be developed and used as a “rule of thumb” for all building systems to estimate costs.
• Responsible for the preparation of preliminary estimates and studies during pre‑construction to monitor design development cost trends in order to detect potential over‑runs and problem areas.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling & budgeting

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Highland Consulting Group is a national executive recruiting firm that specializes in Commercial and Industrial construction.

We are recruiting for an experienced Industrial Estimator for a well‑organized professional General Contractor in the Pittsburgh, PA area with a focus in Piping, Structural Steel, Structural Concrete and Industrial Structures. Our client is a regional contractor that is in an expansion mode. With this expansion you will be able to have a key role in the growth of the company and be part of the team that shapes how the business is expanded. The position needs to be filled immediately.

Successful candidates must have a minimum of 4 years Estimating Experience with all construction divisions is preferred but not required. This position is responsible to help with Conceptual bids, Takeoffs, and Hard bids. Project mix includes Power Plants, Refineries, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Data Centers, and light Industrial.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Actively participate in developing a bid strategy for each project.
• Development of master budgets and cost models for all Construction Divisions / CSI Divisions.
• Provide Conceptual & Hard Bids estimates of projects.
• Create general conditions estimates for entire project prior to bid date.
• Develop and maintain cost databases.
• Provide independent estimates of change orders.
• Review drawings, specifications and all other construction documents. Make senior management aware of design‑related problems, completeness of documents and other potential risks.
• Analyze cost data, unit prices, back‑page costs, and information that can be developed and used as a “rule of thumb” for all building systems to estimate costs.
• Responsible for the preparation of preliminary estimates and studies during pre‑construction to monitor design development cost trends in order to detect potential over‑runs and problem areas.

Job Requirements:

• Solid communication both verbal and written.
• Ability to establish timelines and budgets.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Solid proven and verifiable record of career stability and estimating success is a must.
• Proficient computer skills including estimating and industry specific software.
• Must have the ability to create conceptual bids for Design / Build projects.
• Strong pre‑construction skills, including estimating, quantity survey, value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Experience: 4 years experience as an estimator for an industrial general contractor with projects larger than 1 million dollars.
• Must have solid computer skills and experience with some of the major estimating software packages.
• The ability to help schedule projects is a plus.
• A four‑year degree is preferred. Candidates with general construction experience and a concentration in pre‑construction estimating will be highly considered for this position.

This company cares about and is committed to the well‑being of its employees and their families. This commitment is reflected in a comprehensive benefit package provided to all employees. The company benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• 401K Savings plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays and other benefits
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long term medical leave insurance