Junior Estimator

Pittsburgh, PA

Full Time

PENNSYLVANIA

Entry Level

Sargent Electric Company (www.sargentelectric.com) – Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the area, providing comprehensive services to our clients.

We are looking to hire a JUNIOR ESTIMATOR in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The successful candidate will The successful candidate will support the full estimating lifecycle by performing accurate quantity takeoffs, gathering cost data, and coordinating with vendors and project teams. This role will help prepare detailed estimates, assist with change orders, and develop skills with digital tools while contributing to a collaborative and deadline driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety. Model safe work practices and ensure all estimating activities align with company safety requirements.
Estimating Lifecycle. Deliver accurate and detailed electronic quantity takeoffs using LiveCount or Bluebeam.
Estimating Lifecycle. Assist in the collection, aggregation, and processing of cost data for estimates.
Estimating Lifecycle. Support project teams in the quantification and production of change orders.
Estimate Preparation. Draft and submit a detailed list of clarifications for all assigned scope.
Collaboration & Communication. Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing and lead times.
Collaboration & Communication. Help maintain an organized directory of suppliers an subcontractors.
Professional Growth. Become more efficient at prioritization and learn to work within tight deadlines.
Professional Growth. Ask questions, seek clarity, and progressively take on more complex scopes.
Continuous Improvement. Document lessons learned from completed projects.
Continuous Improvement. Suggest small process improvements or tools that enhance efficiency.
Technology Skill Development. Learn, apply, and maximize the efficient use of digital takeoff tools, estimating software, cost management systems, and supporting applications.
Technology Skill Development. Maintain neat and accurate digital project files.
Other Duties. Support the estimating team with any additional tasks assigned by the estimator or chief estimator.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a technical Associate's degree preferred.
Some relevant experience, 0-3 years in a multi-trade construction environment, preferred but not required.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a professional manner
Works efficiently under tight timeframes, responds to requests in a timely manner, and communicates effectively as a team player
Understands the importance of being able to multi-task

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with standard construction management applications (e.g., Accubid, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Plangrid, Procore, Primavera, or related applications).

Travel Requirements:

Local travel to project sites.

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit for long periods of time
Must be able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently
Ability to withstand extended exposure to a computer monitor, which may at times be straining on the eyes
Ability to carry up to 20 pounds
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the physical demands

Sargent Electric Company 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 Sargent Electric Company.

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