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Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

mckamishPittsburgh, PA

yesterday

Cost EstimatorsConstruction ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
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Senior Estimator
Location: Pittsburgh Type: Full TimeJob Description
Reports To: Estimating Manager
Summary of Position: Responsible for cost estimating for projects based on the use of construction plans and industry knowledge. Provide continuous monitoring of open bids, RFP's and estimate assignments under the direction of the Estimating Manager. Major Activities:
  • Perform HVAC and plumbing estimating take-off and recaps.
  • Perform estimating duties from time of project's introduction to beginning of construction, including the following:
  • Create/maintain organized estimate files.
  • Take responsibility for all preconstruction correspondence with all involved parties, including bid invitations, requests for information, addenda, and scope of work clarification.
  • Establish complete understanding of project scope of work related to the request for proposal.
  • Create comprehensive estimates with detailed line items appropriate for the scope of work of each project.
  • Solicit accurate pricing from qualified subcontractors/vendors/suppliers to ensure competitive coverage of each line item in the estimate.
  • Organize project site visits if necessary to define scope and familiarity with the project. Define/confirm scope of work for each subcontractor/vendor/supplier and produce certified written scope sheets.
  • Submit proposals in a professional and timely manner.
  • Generate and maintain good customer relations
Job Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Estimating software experience, Trimble Autobid Enterprise Software preferably.
  • Proficiency with Word and ExcelAble to read and understand civil, architectural, structural and mechanical plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other documents as they relate to work.
  • Communication and Organizational Skills
  • Education Experience:
  • Associate degree or relevant work experience will be considered.
  • A minimum of 5 + years estimating experience or 5+ years of welding/fitting/installation experience
Reasonable Accommodations Statements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to be able to perform the essential functions. McKamish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE M/F/D

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Level

Senior

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Occupation

Cost Estimators

Industry

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Posted

yesterday

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