Senior Estimator - Pittsburgh, PA

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Local General Contractor

On Offer

  • Work across a wide range of commercial projects (higher education, universities, healthcare, corporate labs).
  • Direct involvement in both negotiated and competitive bids, from early conceptual stages through award.
  • Join a long-standing GC with deep roots and strong relationships in the Pittsburgh market.
  • Strong culture with excellent tenure.
  • Up to $125k base + benefits

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of estimates from start to finish, from conceptual budgeting with limited numbers to detailed and complex estimates.
  • Prepare competitive and negotiated bids.
  • Develop scopes of work, solicit subcontractor bids, and award contracts.
  • Perform risk assessments and constructability reviews on complex project types like healthcare, labs, and higher education facilities.
  • Present confidently to clients and represent the company in a professional, client-facing manner.
  • Collaborate closely with leadership and project teams to ensure scope, budget, and constructability alignment.

Requirements

  • 7–10 years of commercial estimating experience (Pharma, labs, higher-ed, healthcare strongly preferred).
  • Ability to work independently without the need for training.
  • Strong conceptual estimating skills and ability to manage detailed estimates.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with clients.
  • Hard-working and dedicated.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common estimating/takeoff software.
  • Local market knowledge is valuable, but relocators will be considered...............
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