Construction Estimator

Osborne - Recruitment Consultancy

The Role

Overview

Estimate industrial construction projects, develop proposals, and coordinate with teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • scope quantification
  • cost estimating
  • competitive proposals
  • bid coordination
  • risk assessment
  • budget handoff

Tasks

Develop Accurate Estimates Develop Competitive Proposals -Accurately quantify scopes of work using instruments, spreadsheets, and software. -Accurately price self-performed work based on wage rates, productivity, equipment rentals, and material costs. -Develop and lead competitive proposals using various deliverable systems such as client bid forms, preconstruction summaries, general summaries, inclusions-exclusions qualifications, proposed schedules, execution plans, and our scope of work. -Accurately communicate project scope to suppliers and subcontractors using bid invitations, e-mails, phone calls, in-person meetings, scope review spreadsheets, and bid packages, to obtain accurate pricing for defined scopes. -Hand-off a budget to the project team that supports the goal of achieving our five metrics: Safety, Quality, Schedule, Profitability, and Customer Satisfaction. -Work with project management and supervision to visit project sites, understand project cost & productivity reports, and discuss lessons learned. -Assist in the development of General Conditions and assess all risk factors: geotechnical conditions, specifications, constructability, schedule, and contract languag -Ensure that all estimates are based on accurate general conditions, self-performed, and subcontracted work. -Collaborate and actively coordinate with team members to develop detailed scopes of work that eliminate potential scope or pricing errors. -Communicate with the client, internal-bid team members, subcontractors, and suppliers to gain a working understanding of RFPs, drawings, specifications, and RFIs.

Requirements

  • bluebeam
  • procore
  • hcss
  • carlson
  • 5+ years
  • estimator

What You Bring

Industrial Construction Estimator – Pittsburgh PA Understand and Communicate the Scope of Work -Onsite position with travel within region if required. -Experience in mid to large firms and with an understanding of Bluebeam, Procore, HCSS and Carlson. -5+ years as an estimator across a variety of construction projects from small to medium projects to large scale city infrastructure.

Benefits

-Salary - $80K- 130K annually depending on experience. -Paid time off. -Onsite gym. -Social events, sporting tickets. -Awarded Top Workplaces for 10+ years. -90% medical coverage or a flat fee payout if medical coverage is declined. -Annual cash bonus paid out in the spring.

The Company

About Osborne - Recruitment Consultancy

-Founded with a mission to connect talented individuals with leading organizations. -Specializing in recruitment for industries ranging from industrial to energy sectors. -Focused on matching the right talent with the right roles to foster business growth. -Expertise spans multiple sectors including infrastructure, utilities, and transport. -Recognized for providing high-quality recruitment services that drive client success. -Recognized for a personalized approach to recruitment, placing people at the heart of every decision.

Sector Specialisms

Accountancy & Finance

HR

Executive Search

Government & Public Sector

Environmental Health

Town Planning