Project Engineer - Estimator

Walsh Group • Pittsburgh, PA

5h

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer - Estimator for our Federal building Division in Pittsburgh, PA. Are you someone who flourishes on solving problems? Do you leverage data to make decisions and recommendations? Are you excited about working on a team collaboratively to solve these problems? Do you inspire people to want to do better? If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you! Walsh Project Engineers are bright and caring people who are motivated by a challenge. They get things done because they plan their work and then work their plan. They put the same amount of time into building and maintaining relationships as they do in managing their production. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous internship, co-op, or employment experience is a plus
• Specific roles may require relocation

Responsibilities

• Initiates Subcontractor solicitations and quality discussions with the subcontractors to gain detailed knowledge of portion of a project.
• Assists in preparation of quantity takeoffs and pricing of scope through either self-performed production-based estimates or unit-priced estimating.
• Works with Lead Estimator and/or Senior Estimator to develop opinion for pricing based on project quantities.
• Performs product and/or material research for estimating bids.
• Assists Lead Estimator and/or Senior Estimator in development of scope of work for each assigned trade.
• Utilizes applicable Estimating Software to aid in the preparation of bids.
• Creates and maintains project estimating files.
• Attends pre-bid meetings and or voluntarily visits site prior to bidding to increase understanding of project scope.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees