Remote Construction Cost Estimator — Pre-Construction Budgets

YA Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-focused culture

Remote work

Flexible vacation & Paid holidays

Paid family care/sick leave

Parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision + more

401k w/match

Career growth

Competitive salaries + Bonus

Job summary

YA Group is seeking a General Construction Cost Estimator to support pre-construction efforts by collaborating with Owners, State Agencies, Architects, Engineers, and Construction Managers to translate project needs into accurate cost estimates. The role requires strong technical knowledge of construction methods and the ability to communicate findings to multiple stakeholders.

The Estimator will ensure that project scope and budgets remain aligned throughout the pre-construction phase, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in estimating or related field work.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with OST or similar estimating software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and narratives.
• Participate in client and internal project kick-off meetings.
• Develop and submit RFIs and solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Perform quantity take-offs using OST, Sage, BIM, and other estimating software.
• Apply appropriate unit pricing using historical data, vendor quotes, and market benchmarks.
• Conduct comparative cost analyses to identify opportunities for budget alignment.
• Maintain strong, positive working relationships with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare organized, standardized estimate reports for client and internal use.
• Deliver estimates and follow up with clients in a timely manner.
• Support closeout documentation efforts as needed.
• Contribute to improvements in estimating processes and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Tools

OST (Estimating software)

Job description

YA Group is seeking a General Construction Cost Estimator to support pre-construction efforts by collaborating with Owners, State Agencies, Architects, Engineers, and Construction Managers to translate project needs into accurate cost estimates. The role requires strong technical knowledge of construction methods and the ability to communicate findings to multiple stakeholders.

The Estimator will ensure that project scope and budgets remain aligned throughout the pre-construction phase, with