Estimator Industrial Construction

Estimator – General Construction - Industrial

Highland Consulting Group is a national executive recruiting firm that specializes in Commercial and Industrial construction.

We are recruiting for an experienced Industrial Estimator for a well-organized professional General Contractor in the Pittsburgh, PA area with a focus in Piping, Structural Steel, Structural Concrete and Industrial Structures. Our client is a regional contractor that is in an expansion mode. The position needs to be filled immediately.

This position is responsible to help with Conceptual bids, Takeoffs, and Hard bids Project mix includes Power Plants, Refineries, food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Data Centers, and light Industrial.

Actively participate in developing a bid strategy for each project.

Provide Conceptual & Hard Bids estimates of projects.

Create general conditions estimates for entire project prior to bid date.

Develop and maintain cost databases.

Review drawings, specifications and all other construction documents. Make senior management aware of design-related problems, completeness of documents and other potential risks.

Analyze cost data, unit prices, back-page costs, and information that can be developed and used as a “rule of thumb” for all building systems to estimate costs.

Proficient computer skills including estimating and industry specific software.

Must have the ability to create conceptual bids for Design / Build projects.

Strong preconstruction skills, including estimating, quantity survey, value engineering and construct ability reviews.

Experience: 4 years experience as a Estimator for a Industrial General Contractor with projects larger than 1 Million dollars.

Must have solid computer skills and experience on some of the major estimating software packages.

The ability to help schedule projects is a plus.

Medical Insurance

• Bonus program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays and other benefits
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long term medical leave insurance