Estimator – Structural Steel

About Us:

Highland Consulting Group is a national executive search firm specializing in recruiting top-tier construction talent. With over 75 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on placing the right professionals in the right roles for our clients, ensuring long-term success for both candidates and employers.

Position Overview:

We are working with a leading Structural Steel contractor in the Pittsburgh, PA area to find an experienced Structural Estimator. Our client is a large dynamic contractor that is continuing to see steady growth. Their construction experience includes a broad range of industrial, commercial, institutional, and public projects, including data centers, hospitals, laboratories, wastewater treatment plants, convention centers, and hotels. Their expertise is in fabrication and erecting structural steel

They need a well-qualified Structural Estimator with the ability to analyze material, fabrication, equipment, and erection cost, as well as negotiating contracts

Key Responsibilities:

• Create & revise project scope of work for specific projects
• Maintain the estimating software database
• Development of master budgets and cost models for Structural Steel projects
• Provide conceptual and hard bid estimates that include all material, labor, equipment, and fabrication cost
• Reviews and comments on estimates provided by others
• Provide independent estimates of change orders
• Develop preconstruction cost estimates
• Conduct site visits to access site conditions if required

Qualifications:

• A solid work history of Structural Estimating
• Solid Communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to establish timelines and budgets
• Ability to multi-task
• Solid proven and verifiable record of career stability and estimating success is a must
• Must have the ability to create conceptual bids for Design / Build projects.
• Experience: 3 years experience as a Structural Estimator with projects larger than 1 million dollars
• Candidates with experience managing a team of Estimators will be strongly considered
• Possess analytical skills with the ability to assess complex data sets related to pricing
• Strong understanding of construction management principles and practices
• A four-year degree is preferred

Benefits:

Our client is deeply committed to the well-being of their employees and their families. This commitment is reflected in an attractive compensation package, which includes:

• Competitive salary and generous bonuses
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive family healthcare
• Disability & Life insurance

Contact Us:

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply for the position. For further information, feel free to contact me directly.

David O’Connor

Managing Director

724-837-6336

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