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Senior Estimator

Pittsburgh, PA

S&B USA, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with multiple east coast regional offices is a leading infrastructure solutions company specializing in the development and construction of complex infrastructure projects, particularly through Alternative Delivery Partnerships. S&B USA offers comprehensive services, including project development, general contracting, self-performing construction, financing, and post-construction operations and maintenance. S&B USA is committed to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, with a portfolio featuring mega projects like the Fargo-Moorhead Stormwater Diversion Channel in North Dakota and the PennDOT Major Bridge P3 Program across Pennsylvania.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a strong Senior Estimator with experience in the Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil industry with a focus and project costs, approach to means and methods and innovative ideas for winning bids.

This is a great opportunity for a project manager or a project engineer to transition into the estimating or pricing field, empowering them to leverage their past expertise in pursuing high-ranking proposals for the organization.  

S&B USA Construction is looking for individuals to join our cohesive and experienced estimating team.  We strive to be consistent, accurate, and innovative in our approach to winning bids.  We provide multiple ways to learn and advance estimating skills and thereby enhance each person’s ability to grow and become more valuable to the construction industry.

Important attributes include, good attitude, good work ethic, team player, independent worker, meets deadlines, is trustworthy and acts with humility.

What you will do:  

  • Thoroughly review and understand the project specifications and drawings.
  • Exhibit a good understanding of how the owner pays for the Schedule of Values.
  • Produce accurate take-offs and pricing of Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil components.
  • Complete cost estimates on project from $10M to $100M price range.
  • Solicit subcontractors and vendors for quotations.
  • Prepare/manage Minority Participation matrix.
  • Analyze self-perform activities versus subcontracted.
  • Prepare/assist in creating construction schedules.
  • Prepare/analyze equipment utilization schedule.
  • Update databases with labor rates, vendor plug values and equipment rates.
  • Complete cost estimates for assigned scopes of work on larger projects.
  • Provide mentoring for younger estimators.
  • Manage small group of assisting estimators.
  • Exhibit good communication skills with internal staff, subcontractors, vendors, client representation, etc. maintaining ethical standards.
  • Participate in Joint Venture estimates.
  • Identify risks and opportunities for projects.
  • Coordinate quantity and cost comparison with Joint Venture Partners.

To be successful in this role:

Required:

  • 4-year Engineering Degree or equivalent
  • Estimating experience
  • Technical training and /or related experience
  • Advanced math and computer skills

Preferred:

  • 7-10 years working in the field of Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil projects 
  • Design Build/ P3 Experience 
  • HCSS Heavy Bid, Microsoft products, Bluebeam, Smart Bid, Teams, Share Point, CADD, Viewpoint Vista & P6 
  • Experience estimating all types of projects/contracts
  • Experience supervising others

Benefit Summary:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@shikunusa.com or Phone: 412-471-4200 ext. 1032

Agency Policy:  Please refer to our Agency Policy and disclaimer statement regarding resume submissions.  https://www.shikunusa.com/notice-to-staffing-agencies

 

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