Synerfac
Senior Estimator
Our Client is a General Contractor and Construction Management firm proudly serving Western Pennsylvania. We are currently seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team at our Pittsburgh office. Primary Responsibilities: The Senior Estimator will be responsible for evaluating project costs throughout all stages of preconstruction-from conceptual estimates to detailed take-offs, bid solicitation, and purchasing. Key Duties: Accurately calculate quantities and costs for both hard-bid and negotiated projects Research current material, labor, and equipment pricing Quantify and price self-performed work Develop detailed scopes of work across multiple bid packages Solicit, evaluate, and award subcontractor bids Conduct risk assessments and constructability reviews Prepare conceptual and schematic estimates using knowledge of building systems and cost data Maintain strong professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and industry peers Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience 7-10 years of experience in commercial construction estimating Must have reliable housing and transportation Broad understanding of commercial construction sectors, including: higher education, institutional, office, retail, healthcare, warehouse/manufacturing, multi-unit residential Familiarity with the Pittsburgh construction market is preferred, but not required Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively within project teams Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and specifications BIM familiarity is a plus, though not required Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Microsoft Project, and digital take-off/estimating software
Our Client is a General Contractor and Construction Management firm proudly serving Western Pennsylvania. We are currently seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team at our Pittsburgh office. Primary Responsibilities: The Senior Estimator will be responsible for evaluating project costs throughout all stages of preconstruction-from conceptual estimates to detailed take-offs, bid solicitation, and purchasing. Key Duties: Accurately calculate quantities and costs for both hard-bid and negotiated projects Research current material, labor, and equipment pricing Quantify and price self-performed work Develop detailed scopes of work across multiple bid packages Solicit, evaluate, and award subcontractor bids Conduct risk assessments and constructability reviews Prepare conceptual and schematic estimates using knowledge of building systems and cost data Maintain strong professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and industry peers Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience 7-10 years of experience in commercial construction estimating Must have reliable housing and transportation Broad understanding of commercial construction sectors, including: higher education, institutional, office, retail, healthcare, warehouse/manufacturing, multi-unit residential Familiarity with the Pittsburgh construction market is preferred, but not required Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively within project teams Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and specifications BIM familiarity is a plus, though not required Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Microsoft Project, and digital take-off/estimating software