Construction Estimator – Growth Path, ESOP & Bonus

Performance Contracting, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan with match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group, a national specialty contractor, seeks an experienced Estimator for its Washington DC-area operations. The role focuses on estimating PCI scopes of work, performing quantitative takeoffs, and engaging with vendors and clients.

The position emphasizes accurate cost analysis, collaboration with project teams, and progression through bid reviews leading to secure projects. Safety and customer satisfaction drive daily activities.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years' experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to read project schedules to determine sequencing and durations.
• Proficient with takeoff/estimating software and MS Office tools.
• Solid understanding of estimating techniques and bidding process.
• Ability to work in a team and independently; quick learner and problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimates.
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work outside our self-performing group.
• Understand market conditions for margin planning.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams.
• Interact with customers to align objectives and maintain relations.
• Contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules in estimates.
• Handoff secured projects to Operations team; support change orders and billings as needed.
• Collaborate with Estimating team on product-line initiatives.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Cost analysis

Reading drawings

Customer relations

Communication

Attention to detail

Project scheduling

Teamwork

Problem solving

Bid process

Learning new skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Construction Science or related

OSHA certification

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

PlanSwift

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Performance Contracting Group, a national specialty contractor, seeks an experienced Estimator for its Washington DC-area operations. The role focuses on estimating PCI scopes of work, performing quantitative takeoffs, and engaging with vendors and clients.

The position emphasizes accurate cost analysis, collaboration with project teams, and progression through bid reviews leading to secure projects. Safety and customer satisfaction drive daily activities.