Estimator (Excavation & Utility)

PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group

New Galilee, PA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
New Galilee, PA
POSTED
10 days ago

Construction Estimator

Wilson Excavating
Build a career in heavy construction with one of the region's top contractors.

If you have a background in engineering, construction estimating, or cost analysis and are looking for an opportunity to grow with an established contractor, Wilson Excavating may be the right next step for your career.

We are seeking a Construction Estimator to join our Project Procurement team. In this role, you will help develop project estimates and bids for major utility, pipeline, and excavation projects throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing plans, solving problems, and contributing to projects that build critical infrastructure in our communities.


Why Consider Wilson Excavating?

  • Provides a full range of excavating, pipeline, and utility contracting services across Pennsylvania and Ohio, specializing in gas, water, and sewer infrastructure projects.
  • Part of PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group family of construction companies, a Top 100 National Builder as ranked by the Engineering News-Record.

  • Recognized multiple times as one of Pittsburgh's "Best Places to Work"

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and utility projects

  • Stable company with strong growth and long-term career opportunities

Competitive Benefits Package

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits program including:

  • Competitive salary

  • Annual bonus and profit-sharing

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Short and Long-term Disability coverage

  • Career development and advancement opportunities


What You'll Do

  • Review project drawings and specifications to understand scope of work

  • Perform quantity construction takeoffs and cost estimates

  • Prepare portions of project bids and proposal estimates

  • Research and maintain current pricing from suppliers and subcontractors

  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes

  • Maintain organized estimate documentation and cost data

  • Utilize historical project data to improve estimate accuracy

  • Support project teams with change orders and additional estimates

  • Communicate proposed construction methods with field leadership


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
    or equivalent technical training/experience

  • 2-5 years of experience in estimating, construction engineering, or cost controls preferred

  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

  • Ability to learn construction estimating and bidding software


Individuals with Disabilities: PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use the career site to review and apply for employment opportunities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this site, please contact us for assistance at 412.807.2000 or email us at

careers@pjdick.com

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PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group strives to create a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment in which all teams can excel.

We are an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contracting Employer and welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates, including covered veterans, minorities, females, and people with disabilities. Our policy is clear: We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law.

To view our EEO policy, click here; to view our Section 503 and VEVRAA Affirmative Action Policy, click here.

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