Strategic Lead Estimator, Commercial Construction

ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to drive the estimating and preconstruction process for commercial projects, from budgeting to final turnover.

The role requires leadership, subcontractor coordination, bid strategy, and collaboration with clients, project managers, and executives. On-site in Homestead/Pittsburgh. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $145,000 annually for a full-time leadership role.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction estimating.
• Leading estimating activities and bid teams.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, labor, and pricing.
• Interpreting blueprints, drawings, specs, contracts, and bid docs.
• Understanding subcontractor and vendor procurement processes.
• Strong math, analytical, and cost-estimating skills.
• Managing multiple projects, estimates, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work with clients, subs, vendors, PMs and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete estimating process from pursuit to final turnover.
• Review and interpret drawings, specs, contracts, scopes of work, and bid documents.
• Develop conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, cost analyses, proposals, and bid packages.
• Develop bidding strategies based on scope, market, schedule, and competition.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze labor, material, equipment, and other project costs.
• Solicit bids and proposals from qualified subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure competitive bid coverage.
• Review subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope compliance, exclusions, qualifications, and pricing.
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, risks, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate multiple estimates and bid deadlines simultaneously.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, scope reviews, and client meetings as required.
• Prepare final bid submissions and ensure estimates are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Coordinate estimating resources and provide guidance to estimating support personnel.
• Mentor and support junior estimators and members of the preconstruction team.
• Lead project turnover meetings and communicate critical estimating assumptions, scope information, budgets, and risks to operations and project management.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Project Management, Purchasing, and executive leadership.
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation and records throughout the bidding process.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating procedures, tools, and processes.

Skills

Commercial estimating

Bid leadership

Blueprint reading

Subcontractor procurement

Cost estimation

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Organization skills

MS Office

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Equivalent hands‑on estimating experience

Tools

Timberline/Sage Estimating

Job description

ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to drive the estimating and preconstruction process for commercial projects, from budgeting to final turnover.

The role requires leadership, subcontractor coordination, bid strategy, and collaboration with clients, project managers, and executives. On-site in Homestead/Pittsburgh. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $145,000 annually for a full-time leadership role.