Sargent Electric
Junior Estimator
2740 Smallman St 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 19, 2026
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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.
- 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
- Familiarity with standard construction management applications (e.g., Accubid, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Plangrid, Procore, Primavera, or related applications).
- Local travel to project sites.
- 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