Junior Estimator – Construction Cost & Scope

HDR; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 56,592 - 106,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Estimator I to develop, evaluate, and present cost data for construction projects. You will work with design and construction staff to gather scope, schedule data, and prepare comprehensive estimates for various project stages.

Preferred candidates bring field experience, MEP knowledge, and ability to interpret schedules. HDR offers a collaborative, employee-owned culture and a broad benefits package as part of a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of General Contracting, EPC construction methods, processes, and procedures, in addition to general construction industry methods, terminology, working practices and organizational structure.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, cost estimating and project control software

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, compile, and present scope and cost data for construction and project estimates.
• Work on estimates that may be order of magnitude for planning purposes, preliminary for evaluation/study purposes, or definitive for proposal or proposal comparison purposes.
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to interpret construction plans and specifications with respect to preparing cost estimates.
• Take responsibility for completeness and accuracy of estimates within defined parameters.
• Work on estimates that may reflect any part or total project, or changes to the project.
• Coordinate with design and construction staff to obtain estimate scope and schedule data upon which to base estimates.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Previous field experience

Knowledge of MEP systems

Ability to interpret construction S &C

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering

Tools

Sage

Timberline

Bluebeam

Revit

HCSS

Excel

Navisworks

Synchro

Job description

HDR is seeking an Estimator I to develop, evaluate, and present cost data for construction projects. You will work with design and construction staff to gather scope, schedule data, and prepare comprehensive estimates for various project stages.

Preferred candidates bring field experience, MEP knowledge, and ability to interpret schedules. HDR offers a collaborative, employee-owned culture and a broad benefits package as part of a full-time role.