Entry-Level Mechanical Insulation Estimator – Growth & Benefits

Performance Contracting, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) with match

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &

Vision insurance

Flexible paid time off & paid holidays

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group seeks an entry‑level Mechanical Insulation Estimator for its San Antonio 116 operations in San Antonio, TX. Responsibilities include takeoffs, establishing labor productivity, and pricing with vendors to support proposals.

The role emphasizes understanding market conditions, margin management, and collaboration with project teams. A strong foundation in construction estimation and software proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Read, understand and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI's scopes of work.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and cost analysis.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to read schedules for sequencing and durations of scopes of work.
• Proficient with estimation software such as On-Screen Takeoff, BuzzBID, Quickbid, MIKE.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, BlueBeam Revu, Procore or PlanSwift.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain relationships with vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for non-self-performing work.
• Understand market conditions and use feedback for pricing decisions.
• Assess backlog/risk to establish margins.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervision and project teams.
• Support customer alignment objectives and maintain relationships.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules in estimates.
• Handoff secured projects to Operations team.
• Assist in other duties such as change orders.
• Support other Estimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Reading & interpreting specs

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive/self-motivated

Reading schedules for sequencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/related

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

BuzzBID

Quickbid

MIKE

Microsoft Office

BlueBeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Performance Contracting Group seeks an entry‑level Mechanical Insulation Estimator for its San Antonio 116 operations in San Antonio, TX. Responsibilities include takeoffs, establishing labor productivity, and pricing with vendors to support proposals.

The role emphasizes understanding market conditions, margin management, and collaboration with project teams. A strong foundation in construction estimation and software proficiency is expected.