Drywall Estimator

Performance Contracting, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plan

ESOP

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Performance Contracting, Inc. seeks an experienced Drywall Estimator for its Nashville operations based in Smyrna, TN. The role requires performing takeoffs, establishing labor productivities, and pricing with vendors while coordinating with project teams.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of estimating construction projects, strong reading of specs/drawings, and proficient use of estimating software. Local to Nashville area preferred; safety sensitive role.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating, project management, and metal stud/drywall scopes.
• Ability to read specifications and drawings for PCI scopes of work.
• Strong record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimates.
• Maintain relationships with area vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work outside our self-performing group.
• Understand market conditions for margin setting and risk assessment.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams.
• Assist in change orders and billings as required by projects.
• Handoff secured projects to the Operations team.
• Support Estimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Takeoff & estimating

Customer relations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Schedule reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

BuzzBID

QuickBid

BlueBeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Job Description

PCI is seeking an experienced Drywall Estimator for its PCI Nashville 532 operations based in Smyrna, TN.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 such as change order management or billings as required by projects
• Support other members of the Estimating team for product line collaboration

This position is safety sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• At least 1-3 years of experience estimating construction projects
• Experience with estimating, project management, and managing metal stud/drywall scopes of construction
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI's scopes of work
• Strong record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High level of attention to detail and cost analysis
• Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations of applicable scopes of work
• Proficiency with computer takeoff and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, BuzzBID, and/or Quickbid
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
• Local to Nashville metro area

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.