Lead Estimator

VSV WINS INC; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VSV WINS INC in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Lead Estimator to coordinate budget estimates based on site visits, conceptual information, and hard bid data. The Lead Estimator develops bid strategies and oversees estimation tasks from start to finish, reporting to the Chief Estimator with a supporting Estimating Coordinator.

The position emphasizes reviewing subcontractor pricing, managing the bid process, and ensuring accurate, timely estimates for multiple projects in a professional office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction management or relevant experience in lieu of education.
• Proficient in MS Office; Timberline estimating software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret project blueprints and bidding documents.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, and schedules.
• Operate a computerized bidding system with precision.
• Communicate bid requests and proposals professionally.
• Determine project duration and value; review budgets before submission.
• Review subcontractor lists and bid coverage.
• Lead turnover meetings and attend Pre-Bid meetings.
• Evaluate bids for completeness.
• Develop subcontractor lists for bid solicitations.
• Manage the bid process from inception to submission.

Skills

MS Office

Strong math

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction management

Tools

Timberline estimating software

Job description

Vendor fee-11%
Net payment terms- 30 days

LEAD ESTIMATOR

We are looking for a LEAD ESTIMATOR that will coordinate the preparation of budget estimates based on site visits /conceptual information, and hard bid estimates. The Lead Estimator focuses on the development of bid strategies and general trade estimates. This position provides supports services as required by the management department during the construction phases. This position reviews the pricing and scope sheets prepared by the subcontractor trades so that they are responsible for the estimate from start to finish. The Lead Estimator reports directly to the Chief Estimator and has a support staff which includes the Estimating Coordinator. This position will work out of the Pittsburgh, PA location and is assigned to the Estimating Department.

Essential Functions

• Understands and interprets, with accuracy, project blueprints and conceptual drawings, bidding specifications, scope descriptions, contracts, and related documents.
• Prepares estimates, proposals, accompanying cost information and schedules
• Operates a computerized bidding system with precision and speed.
• Addresses bid requests, estimates and proposals in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.
• Determines duration of project, dollar value, reviews budget prior to submission
• Reviews subcontractor lists and monitors progress of bid solicitation including ensuring adequate subcontractor coverage on bid day
• Coordinates and Leads Project Turn-over meetings, providing project teams with all background information for a successful completion and attends Pre-Bid meetings
• Evaluates bids from vendors and subcontractors for completeness
• Develop Sub Contractor list for Bid soliciting
• Responsible for entire Bid process from inception to Bid submission
• Provides timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, etc.
  

Competencies

• Commercial Project Estimating

• Restaurants
• Schools
• Car Dealerships
• Office Spaces
• Ground Up Buildings
• Retail Spaces
• Multi-Unit Housing
• Results Driven.
• Time management and multitask skill to work on 4-5 projects at the same time.
• Problem Solving/Cost Analysis
• Strong Math, Communication, and Time Management Skills
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routine use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Employee may need to lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds (travel bags or blueprints).

Position Type

This position is a Full-Time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week.

Travel

Travel percent- 0-10%, depending on projects.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction management or relevant experience in lieu of education
• Computer Skills; proficient in MS office, required. Timberline estimating software, preferred

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide proper documentation.
• This position does not offer sponsorship