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Estimator/Senior Estimator

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JOB DESCRIPTION: ESTIMATOR / SENIOR ESTIMATOR

JENDOCO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, a General Contractor and Construction Management company serving Western Pennsylvania, is seeking a SENIOR ESTIMATOR for work at our office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

Appropriately and accurately evaluate the cost of a project during all phases of preconstruction from

conceptual estimating through detailed quantity take-off, bid solicitation, and purchasing.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Calculate quantities and costs of construction items for hard bid and negotiated projects.

Research material, labor, and equipment pricing for hard bid and negotiated projects.

Quantify and price Self-Performed Work

Prepare detailed scopes of work for multiple bid packages.

Solicit, review, and award subcontracts.

Provide risk assessments and constructability reviews for hard bid and negotiated projects.

Develop conceptual and schematic level estimates based on ability to anticipate design relative to a

fundamental knowledge of building systems and cost data.

Maintain professional relationship with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other industry

professionals.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum 7-10 years of experience working in the commercial construction industry

Must have own housing and transportation.

Understanding of all facets of commercial construction including, but not limited to, higher-education, institutional, office, retail, health care, warehouse/manufacturing, and multi-unit residential

Knowledge of Pittsburgh Market , but not required.

Ideal candidate will have excellent writing and verbal communication, organizational, time management

and problem-solving skills.

Intrapersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, and influence) are essential, as are the abilities to both lead and

work within a project team.

Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications. Familiarity with BIM is a plus, but not

necessary.

Computer skills including: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook,…), Microsoft Project, digital takeoff

and estimating tools

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Jendoco Construction Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to , , , , , , , or genetics.



ALL interested candidates should submit inquiries and resumes to: hr@jendoco.com