Job Description
Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Estimator for its Philadelphia, PA #596 operations based in Exton, PA . This individual will be responsible for estimating PCI scopes of work.
Job responsibilities include:
- Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
- Establish labor productivities for estimate
- Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive material and equipment pricing
- Solicit subcontractor pricing for work done outside of our self-performing group
- Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work, and other factors for establishing margin percentages
- Involvement in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams
- Participate in customer alignment objectives by creating and maintaining positive customer relations
- Contract administration for secured projects
- Utilize wage and benefit schedules
- Hand off secured projects to the Operations team
- Assist in other duties as assigned such as change order management or billings depending on the project(s)
- Support other members of the Estimating team for product line collaboration
Salary range: $110,000 - $120,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.
This position is safety-sensitive.
Basic Requirements
- Must have at least 2 years’ experience estimating construction projects
- Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction
- Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work, specifications, materials, and methods
- Has a record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills
- Possess a high level of attention to detail and cost analysis skills
- Ability to accurately read project schedules to determine sequencing and durations of scopes of work
- Proficiency with computer takeoff and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word), Bluebeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift
- Must have a sharp understanding of estimating techniques and the bidding process
- Ability to work effectively both in a collaborative team environment and independently
- Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they’re learned
- Possess critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
- Experience with drywall and framing for commercial interior projects.
- OSHA certification
- Experience working with union representatives
- Local to the greater Philadelphia, PA area.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
