Estimator

Colonial Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Estimator for PCI Austin 549 operations. The role focuses on estimating drywall, framing, acoustics, and interior finishes for commercial projects.

You will perform quantitative takeoffs, establish labor productivities, and manage vendor pricing while coordinating with project teams and customers. Strong communication and cost analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience with drywall, framing, acoustics and interior finishes.
• Ability to read specifications and drawings for PCI scopes.
• Strong customer relationships and communication skills.
• Proficiency with takeoff/estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimates.
• Maintain vendor pricing for materials and equipment.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing when needed.
• Contribute to bid reviews with supervisors and project teams.
• Support customer alignment and contract administration.
• Hand off secured projects to Operations and manage change orders.

Skills

Construction estimating

Bid development

Analytical cost analysis

Communication skills

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

PlanSwift

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Estimator for its PCI Austin 549 operations based in Austin, TX. This individual will be responsible for estimating projects involved in drywall, framing, acoustics, and interior finishes.

Job responsibilities include:

• 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 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 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.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 5 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 PCI’s scopes of work, 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 (e.g., 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 Austin metro area