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Stevens Engineers & Constructors has an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Lead Estimator to join our Pittsburgh Operations Team.

The Lead Estimator will be responsible for managing and coordinating the estimating activity for the Pittsburgh Operations to ensure accurate preparation and submission of competitive and profitable proposals, within prudent corporate parameters.

STEVENS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an excellent benefit package. This is a perfect career opportunity to join an experienced group of professionals that are committed to providing our customers with quality project results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates work of the operation’s estimating team performing quantity take-offs on self-perform work, subcontracted work and solicitation of material and rental quotes.

Assembles complete estimate from estimators into one document and single bid number for bidding purposes.

Develops scope for bid packages after reading, reviewing, and studying construction documents (specifications, plans, addendums, RFIs) for the purpose of understanding the design intent and constructability of the project.

Attends pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and soliciting pricing from qualified vendors and subcontractors.

Prepares and assembles other information to be submitted with the proposal, such as project organization chart, personnel resumes, unit prices, corporate safety information, price breakouts, quantities, schedules and insurance information.

Maintains files of working documents as back-up for the estimate, including current information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

Supports other Estimating Unit personnel as required through assistance with computer work, preparation of one or more discipline estimates, etc.

Researches, negotiates and prepares purchase orders and subcontract for awarded projects, including obtaining the necessary insurance requirements.

Prepares internal job setup documentation, including Award of Contract form, code of accounts, quantity sheet and copy estimate file.

Participates in pre-job meeting with project management personnel.

Serves as a liaison to ensure bidding Subcontractors and Suppliers fully understand the scope of work, specifications, schedule requirements, work conditions and other project parameters.

Skills

Advanced project estimator skills that include performing engineering calculations and being conversant in engineering nomenclature to effectively communicate with project team members, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. Ability to offer constructability ideas to effectively reduce costs to customers associated with the project, and position Company in favorable standing on bid submissions.

Experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates.

Experience in writing and negotiating subcontracts.

Knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction costs.

Accurate and precise attention to detail.

Ability to understand and communicate basic construction concepts.

Advanced organizational and time management skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Able to manage a team of employees and multiple projects.

Ability to lead and foster a positive working environment.

Able to build solid working relationships with project team members, vendors, and customers.

Must have ability to be hands on as well as strategic.

Ability to work effectively with all levels in an organization.

Strong work ethic - results driven.

Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and construction management software packages (e.g., InEight, P6, Viewpoint, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

We are proud to have a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First!

EXPERIENCE COMMITMENT QUALITY

STEVENS Engineers & Constructors is a team of dedicated professionals supported by trained and experienced craftsman.

The Industrial Construction and Engineering industry is built and delivered on the foundation of transparency, honesty, and integrity our customers have come to expect.

STEVENS specializes in heavy rigging, civil concrete, earthwork, demolition and excavation. We also have expertise in the following: structural steel erection, mechanical equipment setting and alignment, construction management and plant maintenance, including shutdown and turnaround services.

As a sole-source provider of design/build services, we have effectively merged outstanding technical, engineering, construction and management expertise to better enable our clients, large and small, to overcome their most challenging project obstacles.

STEVENS is vested, start to finish, to ensure that our clients' projects are safe and successful.

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First.