Estimator

Colonial Group; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting in Londonderry, NH is seeking an experienced Estimator to perform quantitative takeoffs and develop cost estimates for PCI LYMO 585 projects. The role focuses on establishing labor productivities, pricing with vendors, and subcontractor bids.

You will work with project teams, review drawings and specs, and manage contract administration for secured projects while supporting change orders and billing as needed. This position is on-site and safety-sensitive.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Ability to read specifications and drawings for PCI scopes.
• Proven customer relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and cost analysis abilities.
• Ability to read project schedules and determine sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimates.
• Maintain vendor relationships for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for non-self-performed work.
• Understand market conditions and margins for bids.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with leaders.
• Assist in customer alignment and relations.
• Handle contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• Handoff secured projects to Operations.
• Support in change orders and billings as needed.
• Assist estimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Read drawings/specs

Communication skills

Cost analysis

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Team collaboration/independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Estimator for its PCI LYMO 585 operations based in Londonderry, NH. This individual will perform estimating duties for PCI's various scopes of work.

Job 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 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

Salary range: $86,500-$116,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

This position is safety-sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 2 years of 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 disciplineor work experience in leu of degree
• Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction.
• OSHA certification
• Experience working with union representatives