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Stevens Construction, founded in 1919, and Eddie Painton and Associates, started in 1915, merged in 1970 to form STEVENS Painton Corporation. 

Over the years, STEVENS has evolved from a highway bridge builder, excavation contractor to a significant player in wastewater treatment plants to heavy industrial construction. 

In 1991, the company added CDMG, a multi-disciplined engineering firm that provides custom industrial design solutions to companies throughout the country.

We provide service to our clients throughout the surrounding areas of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, and Michigan.

STEVENS specializes in heavy rigging, civil concrete, earthwork, demolition, and excavation. We also have expertise in structural steel erection, mechanical equipment setting and alignment, construction management, and plant maintenance, including shutdown and turnaround services.

As a sole-source provider of design/build services, we have effectively merged outstanding technical, engineering, construction, and management expertise to better enable our clients, large and small, to overcome their most challenging project obstacles.

When you choose to work at STEVENS, you aren't choosing a job. You're choosing your career where you get to create the world. At STEVENS, you are building the community you work in. Be a part of a company that is making the world a better place, one day at a time, one project at a time.

Stevens Engineers & Constructors has an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Lead Estimator to join our Pittsburgh Operations Team.

The Lead Estimator will be responsible for managing and coordinating the estimating activity for the Pittsburgh Operations to ensure accurate preparation and submission of competitive and profitable proposals, within prudent corporate parameters.

STEVENS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an excellent benefit package. This is a perfect career opportunity to join an experienced group of professionals that are committed to providing our customers with quality project results.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates work of the operation’s estimating team performing quantity take-offs on self-perform work, subcontracted work and solicitation of material and rental quotes.

Assembles complete estimate from estimators into one document and single bid number for bidding purposes.

Develops scope for bid packages after reading, reviewing, and studying construction documents (specifications, plans, addendums, RFIs) for the purpose of understanding the design intent and constructability of the project.

Attends pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and soliciting pricing from qualified vendors and subcontractors.

Prepares and assembles other information to be submitted with the proposal, such as project organization chart, personnel resumes, unit prices, corporate safety information, price breakouts, quantities, schedules and insurance information.

Maintains files of working documents as back-up for the estimate, including current information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

Supports other Estimating Unit personnel as required through assistance with computer work, preparation of one or more discipline estimates, etc.

Researches, negotiates and prepares purchase orders and subcontract for awarded projects, including obtaining the necessary insurance requirements.

Prepares internal job setup documentation, including Award of Contract form, code of accounts, quantity sheet and copy estimate file.

Participates in pre-job meeting with project management personnel.

Serves as a liaison to ensure bidding Subcontractors and Suppliers fully understand the scope of work, specifications, schedule requirements, work conditions and other project parameters.

 

Skills

Advanced project estimator skills that include performing engineering calculations and being conversant in engineering nomenclature to effectively communicate with project team members, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. Ability to offer constructability ideas to effectively reduce costs to customers associated with the project, and position Company in favorable standing on bid submissions.

Experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates.

Experience in writing and negotiating subcontracts.

Knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction costs.

Accurate and precise attention to detail.

Ability to understand and communicate basic construction concepts. 

Advanced organizational and time management skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Able to manage a team of employees and multiple projects.

Ability to lead and foster a positive working environment.

Able to build solid working relationships with project team members, vendors, and customers. 

Must have ability to be hands on as well as strategic.

Ability to work effectively with all levels in an organization.

Strong work ethic - results driven.

Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and construction management software packages (e.g., InEight, P6, Viewpoint, etc.)

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

We are proud to have a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First!

Stevens Engineers & Constructors has an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Estimator to join our Pittsburgh Operations Team, based out of Canonsburg, PA. The ideal candidate will have estimating and project management experience in industrial construction markets. The Estimator position is responsible for estimating and providing oversight for all phases of industrial construction projects, including coordinating employees, subcontractors, materials, equipment, while ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is performed within quality standards as well as on schedule and within budget.

Stevens offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an excellent benefit package. This is a perfect career opportunity to join an experienced group of professionals that are committed to providing our customers with quality results.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates.

Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scopes of work and soliciting pricing from qualified vendors and subcontractors.

Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.

Interfaces with the client as his primary contact; receiving and communicating initial project setup information and periodic project status, writing significant project related correspondence, and representing the Company in meetings all interested parties.

Organizes and executes the project safety compliance program within the guidelines of company policies. Initiate project safety meetings for on-site supervisors and labor force.

Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.

Organizes and plans the execution of physical work.

Develops the project schedules and directs its long-term planning and execution.

Prepares, quotes and negotiates contract changes with the General Manager’s guidance.

Communicates/coordinates schedules and plans with subcontractors and vendors.

Maintains open communication with all other support and business units involved with the project.

Maintains an open line of communication with the local union officials.

Recognizes on-site activities which may impede project progress or jeopardize compliance to project/contract requirements. Prepares and submits related informational documents to the client or other responsible parties and implements corrective measures.

Maintains strict control of the project budget for each work activity. Reports monthly on the progress and current profitability of the project.

Writes subcontracts and purchase orders for field generated purchases and contracts. Reviews and approves related subcontractor and vendor invoices and change requests.

Promotes goodwill with clients, subcontractors, engineers etc., to facilitate construction activities and future repeat business.

Supervises the project activities of the on-site project engineer, field superintendents and other field resources.

Participates in bidding, pre-construction services, budgeting and Continuous Improvement Programs.

 

Required Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office products and the ability to become familiar with the various types of construction centric software for estimating, scheduling and project management.

  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First!

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Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics or categories. 

We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace that places Safety First.

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