Estimator

Description

• Involvement in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams
• Hand off secured projects to the Operations team
• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
• Establish labor productivities for estimate
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive material and equipment pricing
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules
• Support other members of the Estimating team for product line collaboration
• Participate in customer alignment objectives by creating and maintaining positive customer relations
• Assist in other duties as assigned such as change order management or billings depending on the project(s)

Requirements

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills
• Possess a high level of attention to detail and cost analysis skills
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience estimating construction projects
• Experience working with union representatives is preferred.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work, specifications, materials, and methods
• Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work, and other factors for establishing margin percentages
• Possess critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both in a collaborative team environment and independently
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
• Ability to accurately read project schedules to determine sequencing and durations of scopes of work
• Has a record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they’re learned
• Must have a sharp understanding of estimating techniques and the bidding process
• Proficiency with computer takeoff and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction
• Local to Los Angeles/Orange County is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word), Bluebeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift

Benefits

• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work done outside of our self-performing group
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays
• Incentive bonus plan
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Competitive pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance