Estimator/Project Manager

Wilson Workforce Solutions • Irwin, PA

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About The Position

Our client is hiring an Estimator who can do more than put numbers to plans — we're looking for someone who can help us win work and build strong relationships in the process . This role is focused on estimating, bid strategy, and relationship-building , with light involvement in preconstruction to ensure a clean transition to the field. If you're a self-starter who wants to grow with a company and play a direct role in its success, this is that opportunity. What You'll Own 1. Estimating & Bid Strategy Perform quantity takeoffs (earthwork, utilities, site development) Build accurate and competitive estimates using HCSS HeavyBid (or similar) Analyze plans/specs to identify risk, gaps, and cost drivers Develop a clear bid strategy — not just pricing, but positioning to win 2. Business Development (Relationship-Based) Build and maintain relationships with GCs, owners, and key clients Follow up on bids and stay engaged throughout the award process Help identify and pursue target customers and projects Represent Brex as a reliable, solutions-oriented partner 3. Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination Solicit and level quotes from suppliers and subcontractors Build relationships to improve pricing and responsiveness Ensure complete scope coverage before bid submission 4. Project Handoff Support (Light Precon) Prepare a baseline schedule and job assumptions for awarded work Support field teams with change order pricing and scope clarification Assist in setting projects up for success — without owning full project management What Success Looks Like Accurate, competitive estimates that protect margin Improved win rate with the right customers and projects Strong relationships that lead to repeat work Clean handoffs to field teams with minimal gaps or surprises Who You Are Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through Strong communicator — comfortable with clients, vendors, and internal teams Detail-oriented but able to think strategically Competitive and driven to win work Growth-minded and looking to advance with the company Qualifications Experience in civil construction estimating (earthwork, utilities, site development preferred) Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs Experience with estimating software (HCSS HeavyBid preferred) Strong understanding of construction drawings, specs, and scopes Familiarity with local market pricing and subcontractors is a plus Why our client? Direct impact on company growth and project pipeline Opportunity to grow into a senior estimating or leadership role Team environment that values ownership, clarity, and accountability UPMC Health (medical, dental, vision) - they pay 75% 401K w/ Safe Harbor Match Monthly Phone Stipend 10 Days Vacation

Requirements

• Experience in civil construction estimating (earthwork, utilities, site development preferred)
• Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs
• Experience with estimating software (HCSS HeavyBid preferred)
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specs, and scopes
• Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
• Strong communicator — comfortable with clients, vendors, and internal teams
• Detail-oriented but able to think strategically
• Competitive and driven to win work
• Growth-minded and looking to advance with the company

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with local market pricing and subcontractors is a plus

Responsibilities

• Estimating & Bid Strategy Perform quantity takeoffs (earthwork, utilities, site development)
• Build accurate and competitive estimates using HCSS HeavyBid (or similar)
• Analyze plans/specs to identify risk, gaps, and cost drivers
• Develop a clear bid strategy — not just pricing, but positioning to win
• Business Development (Relationship-Based) Build and maintain relationships with GCs, owners, and key clients
• Follow up on bids and stay engaged throughout the award process
• Help identify and pursue target customers and projects
• Represent Brex as a reliable, solutions-oriented partner
• Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination Solicit and level quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Build relationships to improve pricing and responsiveness
• Ensure complete scope coverage before bid submission
• Project Handoff Support (Light Precon) Prepare a baseline schedule and job assumptions for awarded work
• Support field teams with change order pricing and scope clarification
• Assist in setting projects up for success — without owning full project management

Benefits

• UPMC Health (medical, dental, vision) - they pay 75%
• 401K w/ Safe Harbor Match
• Monthly Phone Stipend
• 10 Days Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees