Estimator

Estimator / Project Manager

Heavy Civil Site Development / Earthwork Underground / Utilities Commercial

Pittsburgh PA Full-Time 5 Years Experience

Who We Are

Client is a Pittsburgh PA-based contractor with deep roots in heavy civil infrastructure site development and earthwork underground utilities and commercial construction. We deliver the projects that shape communities - roads utilities grading and structures - and we do it with professionals who know how to compete and execute at a high level. As we continue to grow we are seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager who is driven detail-oriented and prepared to take full ownership of a project from initial plans through final closeout.

Position at a Glance

Title

Estimator / Project Manager

Reports To - Business Development Manager

Location - Pittsburgh PA - Office Field

Work Type - Full-Time Monday Friday (occasional extended hours during bid season)

Experience

5 years in civil site work underground or commercial construction

Software

HCSS HeavyBid or equivalent estimating platform (B2W Bid2Win Timberline ProEst)

Compensation

Competitive base salary (DOE) full benefits package

What Youll Do

This position encompasses the full project lifecycle. The selected candidate will estimate work across our four core markets actively pursue and close new commercial clients and manage awarded projects through to final closeout.

Pre-Construction & Estimating

Prepare detailed competitive estimates across heavy civil earthwork underground utility and commercial scopes utilizing HCSS HeavyBid or an equivalent estimating platform; candidates experienced in comparable software will receive HeavyBid training

Perform thorough quantity takeoffs from civil plans and specifications; verify project scope identify exclusions and elevate risk items for internal review

Solicit evaluate and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing; reconcile scope gaps and secure competitive terms

Develop bid strategies informed by project type client relationships and prevailing market conditions; participate in go/no-go evaluations with senior leadership

Prepare and submit complete professional bid packages within established deadlines while managing multiple concurrent opportunities without compromising accuracy

Cultivate and expand a reliable subcontractor and supplier network across all four core trade areas

Maintain an organized bid pipeline utilizing HeavyBid or equivalent software; track project status and leverage historical performance data to inform future estimates

Conduct post-bid analysis on awarded and unsuccessful proposals to refine pricing strategies and improve long-term estimate accuracy

Construction & Project Execution

Convert awarded estimates into detailed project budgets; lead the formal handoff from estimating to field operations to ensure continuity

Oversee day-to-day project execution including schedule management subcontractor coordination RFIs submittals and change order processing

Review project cost reports on a weekly basis; identify budget variances proactively and collaborate with the Superintendent to implement corrective action

Serve as the primary point of contact for owners general contractors engineers and inspectors; represent Folino Construction professionally across all project communications

Process negotiate and execute change orders in a timely manner to protect established project margins

Hold subcontractors accountable to contract scope safety obligations project schedule and quality standards

Maintain comprehensive project documentation to support accurate billing potential claims and institutional knowledge

Project Closeout & Ongoing Relationships

Direct all project closeout activities including final pay applications as-built documentation punch list resolution lien releases and contract compliance verification

Conduct formal post-project reviews; document field production rates and lessons learned to strengthen future estimates and project planning

Sustain and deepen client relationships with owners and general contractors following project completion to generate repeat business and negotiated opportunities

Identify and pursue emerging opportunities within the civil utility and commercial markets to contribute to the companys business development pipeline

Actively prospect pursue and close commercial clients through direct outreach proposal presentations and consistent follow-through; convert qualified leads into executed contracts

Represent Folino Construction at industry events owner meetings and client engagements to strengthen the companys commercial presence throughout Pittsburgh and the greater Western Pennsylvania market

What You Bring

Required

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction estimating and/or project management with demonstrated expertise in heavy civil site development underground utilities or commercial construction

Proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid or a comparable construction estimating platform (B2W Estimate Bid2Win Sage Timberline ProEst or equivalent); ability to build a complete estimate independently from inception; HeavyBid training will be provided to qualified candidates experienced in similar software

Demonstrated ability to independently read interpret and extract key information from civil plans utility drawings geotechnical reports and project specifications

Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing and finalize agreements under deadline pressure

Experience managing subcontractor and supplier relationships across the full project lifecycle from initial bid solicitation through final payment

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent bids and active projects without compromising quality or missing deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing polished proposals leading owner meetings and presenting professionally to internal and external stakeholders

Self-directed and highly motivated; takes full ownership of assigned bids and projects and proactively identifies what needs to be done at each stage of the process

Demonstrated ability to develop and close commercial client relationships - including prospecting proposal presentation and contract execution; this position carries an active business development responsibility

Comfortable engaging in direct business development conversations with prospective commercial clients; understands that growth of Folinos commercial portfolio is a core expectation of this role

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related discipline; equivalent professional field experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree

Working knowledge of HCSS HeavyJob Bluebeam Revu AGTEK/Earthworks or Primavera P6

Experience with public sector bidding (PennDOT municipal) and/or negotiated GC/CM project delivery

Established subcontractor and supplier relationships within the Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania market

OSHA 30 certification

Experience with design-build project delivery methods