Estimator - Industrial Construction

Stevens Engineers & Constructors; Canonsburg (Washington County); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Excellent benefits package

Drug Free Workplace

Resumo da vaga

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, based in Canonsburg, PA, seeks an experienced Industrial Construction Estimator to support Pittsburgh operations. The role focuses on producing precise cost profiles for bids, analyzing complex drawings, and coordinating quotes from subcontractors and vendors.

The estimator will consider material inflation, logistics, and field labor constraints. Ideal candidates hold a construction management or related degree with 5+ years of industrial experience.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent field experience (typically 5+ years) as an industrial tradesperson, superintendent, or project manager can offset a formal degree.
• Certification as a CPE or CCP is a plus but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Produce detailed, data-rich cost profiles for industrial bids.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze technical specs and drawings.
• Review engineering specifications to ensure code compliance.
• Solicit and integrate quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop contingency plans accounting for market shifts, delays, and logistics.
• Forecast field labor productivity with input from on-site managers.
• Conduct post-project audits to refine bidding accuracy.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team coordination

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil/Mechanical Engineering

5+ years industrial experience equivalent to a degree

Ferramentas

Vista

Primavera P6

InEight

Bluebeam

MS Office (Excel)

CAD/BIM viewing

Descrição da vaga

Stevens Engineers & Constructors has an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Industrial Construction Estimator for the Pittsburgh Operations, based out of our Canonsburg, Pennsylvania office. The Industrial Construction Estimator is responsible for producing highly accurate, granular cost profiles for industrial project bids. This position analyzes technical specifications, reads detailed process blueprints, performs quantity takeoffs, and factors in volatile variables like raw material inflation, complex heavy equipment logistics, and specialized field labor. The ultimate objective is to compile data into a precise, competitive proposal that protects the company's profit margins while maximizing win rates.

The ideal candidate will also have a client-focused approach and will work well independently and as part of the project team.

Stevens offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an excellent benefit package. This is a perfect career opportunity to join an experienced group of professionals that are committed to providing our customers with quality results.

Evaluate complex industrial drawings, including piping and instrumentation diagrams, isometric drawings, and structural steel blueprints.

Execute detailed quantity takeoffs to determine the exact volume of raw materials, piping, instrumentation, and structural elements needed.

Review engineering specifications to ensure compliance with strict industrial, environmental, and occupational safety codes.

Request and integrate comprehensive quotes from approved subcontractors, material suppliers and heavy industrial equipment vendors.

Build data-backed contingency plans factoring in volatile market shifts, weather trends, material delivery delays, and site accessibility.

Forecast field labor productivity rates by coordinating with on-site project managers to gauge execution speeds for unique installations.

Calculate indirect operational costs, such mobilization, equipment rentals, specialized rigging, transport logistics, permits, temporary site accommodations, demobilization.

Conduct post-project audits to compare the initial bid estimate against actual field costs, updating internal database to refine future bidding accuracy.

Required Skills & Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.

Equivalent field experience (typically 5+ years) as an industrial tradesperson, superintendent, or project manager can offset a formal degree.

A Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certifications are a plus but not required.

Deep technical literacy regarding industrial mechanical systems, civil foundations, process piping, and high-tolerance steel structures.

Proficiency in Vista, Primavera P6, InEight, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office (advanced Excel), and viewing CAD/BIM software.

High-level mathematical ability paired with a precise eye for spotting minor inconsistencies across thousands of lines of data.

Ability to manage tight schedules and fast turnaround times during competitive bidding windows.

Strong verbal and written skills needed to defend financial figures to company leadership and external clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First!