Drywall Estimator II

Performance Contracting, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

Flexible paid time off policy

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Performance Contracting, Inc. is hiring a Drywall Estimator for its Boston office. This role involves estimating construction projects related to drywall, framing, and interior finishes.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in industry software. The position offers a competitive salary range of $86,000 - $126,000, depending on experience, along with various benefits such as medical insurance and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience estimating construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Experience with managing specialty scopes of construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Maintain relationships with vendors for pricing.
• Involve in internal bid reviews and customer alignment objectives.

Skills

Estimating construction projects

Customer relationship management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Drywall Estimator for its PCI New England 586 operations based in Boston, MA. This individual will be responsible for estimating projects involved in drywall, framing, acoustics, and interior finishes.

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 the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level of 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

This position is safety sensitive.

Salary range is between $86,000 - $126,000, depending on experience.

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 work scopes, 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 (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, framing, acoustics, and interior finishes on commercial projects
• OSHA certification
• Experience working with union representatives
• Local to the Boston, MA area

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.