Senior Estimator

Atalnt
  • Homestead, Pennsylvania
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Senior Estimator


    Location: Homestead, PA (Pittsburgh Area)
    Job Type: Full-Time


    About the Company

    An established commercial general contractor specializing in ground-up construction, commercial renovations, retail, restaurants, educational facilities, office buildings, automotive dealerships, and multifamily developments. The company emphasizes high-quality project delivery, teamwork, cost efficiency, and long-term client relationships.

    Position Summary

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the preparation and execution of competitive estimates for commercial construction projects.

    The ideal candidate has extensive experience in conceptual budgeting, detailed cost estimating, subcontractor bid analysis, value engineering, and complete bid management.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead the full estimating process from conceptual budgets through final bid submissions.

    • Review architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.

    • Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, project budgets, and proposals.

    • Manage subcontractor bid solicitation, evaluation, and leveling.

    • Identify scope gaps, project risks, and value engineering opportunities.

    • Develop competitive bid strategies and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.

    • Manage multiple estimating projects simultaneously.

    • Evaluate labor, material, subcontractor, equipment, and general conditions costs.

    • Lead bid review and project turnover meetings.

    • Coordinate with project management teams, subcontractors, and vendors.

    • Support and mentor junior estimating personnel.



    Requirements

    • 7+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a general contractor.

    • Strong experience preparing conceptual estimates, hard bids, and detailed project budgets.

    • Ability to independently manage the complete estimating process.

    • Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, subcontractor trades, and building systems.

    • Experience with construction drawings, takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, and cost analysis.

    • Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and time management skills.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

    • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent relevant experience.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience estimating restaurants, retail, schools, offices, multifamily, and ground-up construction projects.

    • Experience with Timberline/Sage estimating software.

    • Prior experience supervising or mentoring estimating personnel.

    • Established relationships with subcontractors in the Pittsburgh construction market.



    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

    • 401(k) retirement plan.

    • Paid holidays and paid time off.

    • Professional development and training.

    • Career advancement opportunities.



    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHomestead, Pennsylvania
    Websitewww.atalnt.com

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Bid Analysisunmatched
    • Biddingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Building Systemsunmatched
    • Civil Engineeringunmatched
    • Commercial Constructionunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
    • Construction Estimatesunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Cost Estimatesunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Materials Testingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Project Estimatesunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Sage 300unmatched
    • Sage Softwareunmatched
    • Staff Requirementsunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Value Engineeringunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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