JOB DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The Construction Services group provides cost estimating, value engineering, scheduling, and consulting services for new construction and renovation projects ranging from $1 million to $5 billion in construction costs. Clients include federal agencies, architects, engineers, and private corporations. Projects include specialized facilities, administrative buildings, hospitals, airports, commercial buildings, water/wastewater plants, site development, parking structures, and infrastructure.

Michael Baker International is seeking an energetic and experienced Estimator (Construction Associate 1) to join our Moon Township, PA team. The ideal candidate will have a background in providing cost estimating and cost analysis services to a variety of clients. The responsibilities of this position may include:

• Perform complete quantity takeoffs and apply corresponding budget pricing based on historical data to develop cost models and estimates
• Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings and walkthroughs, etc. to determine the scope of work and required contents of the budget and estimate
• Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction, codes and materials, construction costs, wage rates, and working rules; research, review and suggest new materials and methods apply to projects as required
• Gather, calculate, and compile data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates
• Maintain accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors through direct contact and written materials, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure complete and accurate preparation of proposals, budgets, and presentations to clients
• Interface with the Owner, A/E, subcontractors, and other team members to build lasting relationships and provide superior customer service
  

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years of experience in the A/E or construction industry
• Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related fields
• Demonstrated knowledge of cost-estimating principles and procedures, construction methods, and related industry experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in understanding and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Knowledge of estimating techniques, conceptual budgeting, cost control, competitive lump sum bidding, planning, scheduling, and material pricing
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of commonly used business practices as they relate to Engineering and Construction to develop cost
• Ability to create and develop technical work products (cost estimates and related products); ability to develop and edit technical reports
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is essential
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Preferred proficiency in MII (MCACES), Timberline, PlanSwift, RS Means, or other cost-estimating systems
• Availability to work non-standard hours, including some nights and weekends on occasion
• A plus if you have one or more of the following certificates: CCT (certified cost technician), CCP (certified cost professional), CEP (certified estimating professional), CPE (certified professional estimator) or PCEA (professional cost estimator/analyst)
  

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $57,569 to $86,364. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
  

ABOUT US

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation, and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration, and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted advisers to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable, and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. As a covered federal contractor, Michael Baker International is required to comply with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, and its implementing guidelines. If the federal vaccine mandate is found to be valid and enforceable, this will include ensuring that all covered employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, except in limited circumstances where there is a legal entitlement to an accommodate. In addition, you may be subject to current or future state or local COVID-19 vaccine mandates that could become a condition of your employment based upon your work location or involvement on a project. Accordingly, Michael Baker encourages you to provide satisfactory proof that you are "fully vaccinated" for COVID-19 so as to ensure compliance with any potential applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected

ABOUT US
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. As a covered federal contractor, Michael Baker International is required to comply with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, and its implementing guidelines. If the federal vaccine mandate is found to be valid and enforceable, this will include ensuring that all covered employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, except in limited circumstances where there is a legal entitlement to an accommodate. In addition, you may be subject to current or future state or local COVID-19 vaccine mandates that could become a condition of your employment based upon your work location or involvement on a project. Accordingly, Michael Baker encourages you to provide satisfactory proof that you are "fully vaccinated" for COVID-19 so as to ensure compliance with any potential applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.