Proactive Commercial Estimator - Growth, Bonus & Benefits

Michael Page; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company.

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to join our Western Pennsylvania team. You will prepare detailed estimates for ground-up and renovation projects, review drawings and specs, and develop cost breakdowns and bid packages to support preconstruction efforts.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, analyze subcontractor proposals, identify risks, and collaborate with project managers and leadership to deliver accurate bids on time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience within commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, and building systems.
• Experience preparing estimates for ground-up and renovation projects.
• Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial construction projects from conceptual to hard-bid.
• Review drawings, specs, and contracts to determine scope and pricing.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for all trades.
• Develop cost breakdowns, budgets, scopes of work, and bid packages.
• Identify project risks, pricing gaps, and value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with project teams during preconstruction planning.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Support client presentations and project interviews.
• Ensure bids are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Estimating

Construction knowledge

Communication

Takeoffs

Budgeting

Tools

Excel

Job description

MPI is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to join our Western Pennsylvania team. You will prepare detailed estimates for ground-up and renovation projects, review drawings and specs, and develop cost breakdowns and bid packages to support preconstruction efforts.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, analyze subcontractor proposals, identify risks, and collaborate with project managers and leadership to deliver accurate bids on time.