Junior Estimator

Sargent Electric • Pittsburgh, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Sargent Electric Company is hiring a Junior Estimator for its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. The successful candidate will support the full estimating lifecycle by performing accurate quantity takeoffs, gathering cost data, and coordinating with vendors and project teams. The role helps prepare detailed estimates and change orders while developing digital-tool skills in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. Local travel to project sites is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business, or a technical associate degree; listed as preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight timeframes, respond to requests promptly, and communicate effectively as a team player.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to sit for long periods; stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently; tolerate extended exposure to a computer monitor; and carry up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

• Some relevant experience in a multi-trade construction environment, preferably 0–3 years; not required.
• Familiarity with construction management applications such as Accubid, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Plangrid, Procore, Primavera, or related applications.

Responsibilities

• Model safe work practices and ensure estimating activities align with company safety requirements.
• Produce accurate, detailed electronic quantity takeoffs using LiveCount or Bluebeam.
• Assist with collecting, aggregating, and processing cost data for estimates.
• Support project teams in quantifying and producing change orders.
• Draft and submit detailed clarifications for assigned scopes.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing and lead times.
• Help maintain an organized directory of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Improve prioritization and ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Ask questions, seek clarity, and progressively take on more complex scopes.
• Document lessons learned from completed projects.
• Suggest process improvements or tools to enhance efficiency.
• Learn and use digital takeoff tools, estimating software, cost management systems, and supporting applications effectively.
• Maintain neat and accurate digital project files.
• Support the estimating team with additional tasks assigned by the estimator or chief estimator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree