Estimator

Oeler Industries•Pittsburgh, PA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oeler Industries, Inc. is hiring a full-time Estimator for commercial and industrial projects. The role turns construction drawings and specifications into accurate quantities and labor-day estimates for acoustic panels, wall and ceiling areas, sound masking zones, and other acoustic scopes. The Estimator reviews the full project specification to identify and price every acoustic scope, rather than only the section initially invited for bid. The position owns quantities and labor days but does not set prices, sell, or manage installations. Most of the work involves digital takeoffs, with additional responsibilities for bid intake, field measurements and site visits, and estimate handoffs and follow-through. Estimates are expected within two days of assignment. The Estimator logs invitations to bid in HubSpot, makes and documents bid/no-bid decisions, measures existing rooms and verifies jobsite conditions around Pittsburgh, prepares bills of materials and estimate packages, and reviews estimates against actual results on completed jobs. This position reports to the COO. The role is based in Pittsburgh and is hybrid, with regional jobsite visits. The base salary is $60,000, with a quarterly performance bonus based on estimate accuracy, turnaround, and bid coverage. Performance is tracked on a weekly scorecard, and the Estimator meets with the COO quarterly. Finalists complete a short takeoff exercise using one of the company's drawing sets.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience reading commercial construction drawings in estimating, takeoff, drafting, project coordination, or interior installation work.
Experience with a digital takeoff tool such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, or another suitable method.
Quick, careful math skills involving areas, counts, and units.
Working skill in Excel.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for regional site visits.
Comfort working on active jobsites and ability to climb a ladder and measure a room.
Clear written notes that others can use.

Nice To Haves

Experience estimating or installing acoustic wall panels or other interior finishes.
Experience estimating installation labor in crew days.
Familiarity with iPad, macOS, and HubSpot.

Responsibilities

Count and measure quantities from commercial drawings and specifications, including acoustic panels, wall and ceiling areas, and sound masking zones.
Determine product sizes, finishes, and labor days required for installation.
Deliver estimates within two days of assignment.
Review the full project specification to ensure every applicable acoustic scope is included in the estimate.
Log invitations to bid in HubSpot, decide whether to bid, document the reason, and set the due date.
Measure existing rooms, inspect conditions, and confirm dimensions at jobsites around Pittsburgh.
Prepare bills of materials for new orders and estimate packages for Sales Support.
Review estimates against actual results on closed jobs.
Provide clear written notes and reliable estimate records for colleagues and the senior field team.