Lead Estimator - (Pittsburgh, PA)

JOB DETAILS: The Lead Estimator oversees the analysis of plans and preparation of the estimate of costs for construction and renovation of commercial buildings in the healthcare, higher education, municipal and office markets for the purpose of bidding on projects or negotiating contracts for performing the construction work. GENERAL DUTIES: Develop scope for subcontract packages after reading, reviewing, and studying construction documents (specifications, plans, addendums, RFIs) for the purpose of understanding the design intent and constructability of the project. Perform quantity take-off on select packages within a set of construction documents. Typical packages include, but are not limited to: Selective demolition; Concrete; and Carpentry Expertise to perform take-offs on subcontracted work packages as directed. Typical packages include Divisions one – 17 as defined by the CSI Index. Solicit bids from Subcontractors and Suppliers for work packages to maximize competitive pricing.