Cost Estimation Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Description:

• Review construction contract drawings and specifications, perform material takeoffs and generate project estimates utilizing estimating software programs.
• Prepare customer quotes as directed by the Inside Sales group.
• Maintain material cost and test report databases from material suppliers.
• Solicit outside quotes for materials and/or fabricated materials.
• Maintain quote log.
• Work closely with PM to support engineering and sales team to get estimates done in a timely fashion

Skills:

• Estimation
• Construction
• Cost estimate
• microsoft office
• Bluebeam
• Ms project
• sheet metal
• extrusion
• vendor interaction
• Glazing
• Environmental

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in estimating in the construction industry. Custom fabrication estimating preferred with emphasis on building envelope systems.
• Excellent math skills.
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Word and Excel software programs.
• Ability to read and understand contract document drawings and specifications.
• Ability to perform material takeoffs using scaled drawings, PDFs, and Bluebeam.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability read Engineering drawings (AutoCAD)
• Industrial and/or commercial experience

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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