Senior Construction Cost Estimator – Pre-Construction

Ya-Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-focused culture

Strong work-life balance

401k w/match

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 reliable cost estimates.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction methods, the ability to analyze detailed and conceptual project information, and the communication skills to convey findings to multiple stakeholders. Location includes Pittsburgh and Buffalo offices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant estimating or related field experience.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with OST, Sage, BIM or similar estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents, drawings, specifications, and narratives.
• Develop and submit RFIs and solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and apply unit pricing using historical data and quotes.
• Prepare organized estimate reports for clients and internal use.
• Deliver estimates and follow up with clients in a timely manner.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Organization

Tools

OST

Sage

BIM

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 reliable cost estimates.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction methods, the ability to analyze detailed and conceptual project information, and the communication skills to convey findings to multiple stakeholders. Location includes Pittsburgh and Buffalo offices.