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Michael Page

Junior Estimator - Commercial Construction

Michael Page, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289


Competitive Salary and BenefitsGrowth OpportunitiesAbout Our Client

This Pittsburgh based commercial General Contractor was established over 20 years ago and has developed a very strong reputation in the area. They strongly believe in valuing and advancing their employees' careers, forming positive relationships within the community, and promoting safe, well-built projects. They primarily focus in the commercial construction sector, including hotels, supermarkets, offices, healthcare, and education. If you are looking to work on sizeable commercial projects at a company with a positive company culture and terrific work/life balance, please apply today!

Job Description

This Jr. Estimator will:

* Review and analyze project plans, requirements, schedules, and specifications

* Organize and manages a cost estimating database for present and future use.

* Maintain and develop relationships with subcontractors. * Attend pre-bid meetings, client meetings, and sub-contractor meetings as necessary

* Perform accurate quantity takeoffs including self-performing FMS carpentry packages

* Review and understand all pertaining bid documents and assess project risks * Understand project logistics and project schedules

* Prepare bid packages. Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bid. * Review quotes and estimates with the pre-con/management team.

* Comprehends contract requirements for diversity compliance. * Understand permitting and local code requirements pertinent to self-performed work.

* Organize and conduct turn-over meetings for awarded projects to project management teams.

* Travel is limited but required for projects outside the immediate area.

* Actively participates in weekly department meetings or internal reporting meetings.

* Evaluates and manages risk throughout potential or active bids. * Oversight of timelines and critical path on projects to help organize estimates.

* Participates in assigned project turnovers and will have thorough understanding of assigned projects. . * Thorough understanding of union contracts.

* Collaborate with PMs to understand self-performance budgets and manage labor to drive projects under budget.

* Works with leadership to identify strengths and weaknesses.

* Develops and manages highly productive relationships and partnerships with project specific clients, subcontractors & internal construction teams.

* Willingness to travel for projects to accommodate clients outside of the Pittsburgh Area.

* Set goals, monitor work, and evaluate results to ensure that daily operations and active project objectives are met and are in line with the needs and vision of the organization and the project.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate will have:

* Maintain communication and provide feedback, guidance, training and encouragement in order to impact results. * High standard of integrity and reliability.

* Ability to multitask, supervise and make sound decisions quickly.* Construction experience may vary.

* Strong customer service skills, proper phone etiquette and customer centric.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external.

* Take initiative to manage and work with others to build a team environment.

* Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

* Willingness to have a "Whatever it takes" attitude to build up on existing partnerships and form new.

What's on Offer

This Jr. Estimator will recieve:

Generous base salary ($75,000-$95,000)Opportunity for company bonusesExcellent benefits, including healthcare and dental insurancePaid Time Off401k company match

Contact

Zack Febbo

Quote job ref

JN-072024-6483866