Construction Estimator – Growth Path with ESOP & Bonus

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI); Exton (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with 57

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &

Vision insurance plans with FSA option

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible paid time off & paid holidays

Job summary

Performance Contracting seeks an experienced Estimator for its Philadelphia, PA operations based in Exton, PA, responsible for estimating PCI scopes of work and performing quantitative takeoffs for bids on commercial projects. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of estimating experience with strong cost analysis skills and the ability to read specifications and drawings.

Proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, PlanSwift, and Bluebeam Revu is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating construction projects.
• Experience estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Read, understand, and interpret specs and drawings for PCI’s scopes.
• History of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to read project schedules for sequencing and durations.
• Proficiency with takeoff/estimating software tools listed above.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.
• Understanding of estimating techniques and bidding processes.

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-perform group.
• Understand market conditions to establish margin percentages.
• Involvement in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams.
• Participate in customer alignment objectives and maintain relations.
• Contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• Handoff secured projects to the Operations team.
• Assist in change orders and billings as needed.
• Support estimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Estimating skills

Client communication

Cost analysis

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Performance Contracting seeks an experienced Estimator for its Philadelphia, PA operations based in Exton, PA, responsible for estimating PCI scopes of work and performing quantitative takeoffs for bids on commercial projects. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of estimating experience with strong cost analysis skills and the ability to read specifications and drawings.

Proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, PlanSwift, and Bluebeam Revu is preferred.