Lead Estimator – Commercial Construction

Lead Estimator Commercial Construction

HRforGrowth is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies evaluates and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions including final selection offer terms compensation and conditions of employment are made solely by the hiring organization.

Our Client is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to lead the estimating and preconstruction process for commercial construction projects. This role will oversee projects from initial conceptual budgeting and scope review through bid strategy subcontractor solicitation final estimate bid submission and project turnover.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical estimating expertise with leadership communication and project-management skills while working closely with subcontractors suppliers clients project managers operations accounting purchasing and executive leadership

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Location: Homestead/Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $120000 $145000 per year

This position is focused on commercial construction estimating preconstruction leadership bid strategy cost analysis subcontractor coordination and successful project turnover.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the complete estimating process from project pursuit through final bid submission and turnover.

Review and interpret construction drawings specifications contracts scopes of work and bid documents.

Develop conceptual budgets detailed estimates cost analyses proposals and bid packages.

Develop effective bidding strategies based on project scope market conditions schedule and competition.

Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze labor material equipment subcontractor and other project costs.

Solicit bids and proposals from qualified subcontractors and suppliers.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors vendors and suppliers to ensure competitive bid coverage.

Review subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope compliance completeness exclusions qualifications and pricing.

Identify scope gaps discrepancies risks and potential cost-saving opportunities.

Coordinate multiple estimates and bid deadlines simultaneously.

Participate in pre-bid meetings site visits scope reviews and client meetings as required.

Prepare final bid submissions and ensure estimates are accurate complete and submitted on time.

Coordinate estimating resources and provide guidance to estimating support personnel.

Mentor and support junior estimators and members of the preconstruction team.

Lead project turnover meetings and communicate critical estimating assumptions scope information budgets and risks to operations and project management.

Collaborate with Accounting Operations Project Management Purchasing and executive leadership.

Maintain accurate estimating documentation and records throughout the bidding process.

Support continuous improvement of estimating procedures tools and processes.

Project Experience

Experience with a variety of commercial and institutional construction projects is highly relevant including:

Ground-up commercial buildings

Restaurants and hospitality facilities

Schools and educational facilities

Automotive dealerships

Office buildings

Retail developments

Multi-family and multi-unit residential projects

Other commercial and institutional construction projects

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in commercial construction estimating.

Demonstrated experience leading estimating activities and bid teams.

Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods materials labor and pricing.

Ability to accurately interpret blueprints construction drawings specifications contracts and bid documents.

Strong understanding of subcontractor and vendor procurement processes.

Excellent mathematical analytical and cost-estimating skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects estimates and deadlines simultaneously.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work effectively with clients subcontractors vendors project managers and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Timberline/Sage Estimating is highly preferred.

Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Architecture or a related field.

Equivalent hands-on commercial construction estimating and industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Leadership Responsibilities

Provide leadership throughout the estimating and preconstruction process.

Coordinate estimating resources and bid priorities.

Guide subcontractor outreach and bid solicitation activities.

Review estimates for accuracy completeness and competitiveness.

Make informed estimating and bidding recommendations.

Mentor and develop estimating support staff.

Communicate project risks assumptions and opportunities to leadership.

Support the successful transition of awarded projects from estimating to operations.

Work Environment

This is an on-site office-based position in Homestead Pennsylvania serving the greater Pittsburgh market. The role involves regular use of computers estimating software construction drawings specifications and other project documentation. Occasional lifting of plans drawings and project materials weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

Compensation & Opportunity

Annual Salary: $120000 $145000

Full-Time employment

Leadership position within an established commercial construction organization

Opportunity for long-term career growth

Exposure to diverse commercial construction projects

Collaborative and professional work environment

Additional Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates must be willing to work on-site in Homestead/Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

Ability to manage multiple active bids and meet strict submission deadlines is essential.

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial construction estimator who is ready to take on a leadership-level estimating role with an established Pittsburgh-area contractor. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence project pursuits develop estimating strategies mentor team members and play a key role in the companys continued growth

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About HRforGrowth:
HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling transforming or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality speed and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.

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