Senior Estimator

Overview

Estimate construction projects, manage bids, vendor relations, and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoff
• bid review
• contract admin
• project handoff
• labor productivity
• change orders

Tasks

-Assist in the hand-off of secured projects to the Operations Team. -Be involved in the internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team. -Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive material and equipment pricing. -Prepare wage and benefit schedules. -Assist in other duties as assigned such as change order management or billings depending on the project(s). -Performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects. -Contract administration for secured projects. -Establish labor productivities for estimate. -Participate in the customer alignment objectives of the branch by creating and maintaining positive customer relations.

Requirements

• on-screen takeoff
• quickbid
• osha certification
• bachelor's
• estimating
• communication

What You Bring

-Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages. -Experience with interior construction scopes. -Excellent communication and customer service skills. -Proficiency with computer takeoff & estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quickbid. -High level of attention to detail and cost analysis. -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management. -OSHA Certification. -At least 3-5 years of estimating construction projects. -Experience with working with union representatives is preferred. -Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction. -Strong ability to read, understand and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work. -Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations of applicable scopes of work. -Strong record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships.

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Benefits

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

About Performance Contracting, Inc. (Pci)

-Over six decades, it evolved into a leading specialty contractor renowned for integrated services—from insulation and scaffolding to prefabricated panels and modular pods. -With more than 40 U.S. branches, the company tackles a wide variety of commercial and industrial projects like schools, airports, and bridge retrofits. -It stands out by bundling services under a single contract, minimizing delays and simplifying project delivery. -The firm spearheads innovation with mobile digital plan systems, robotic layout tools, prefabricated bathroom PODs, and custom drywall shapes. -Typical flagship work includes high-profile commercial interiors, industrial cleaning, and structural retrofits. -An unusual strength is its employee-ownership model, fueling entrepreneurial drive that differentiates it in the specialty contracting space.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-background screening and drug/alcohol testing required as part of hiring and employment.