Estimator

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI); Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 86,500 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with 2%

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group in Londonderry, NH is seeking an experienced Estimator for PCI LYMO 585 operations. This role performs estimating duties, reads specifications and drawings, and coordinates with vendors to secure competitive pricing.

The position requires 2+ years of estimating experience, strong communication, and proficiency with takeoff software and MS Office. This is a safety‑sensitive, full‑time role with a competitive salary and bonus program.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Ability to read, interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work.
• Record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain relationships with area vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work outside our self-performing group.
• Understand market conditions to establish 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.
• Handoff secured projects to the Operations team.
• Assist in change order management or billings as needed.
• SupportEstimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Takeoffs & estimation

Communication

Attention to detail

Cost analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Company Overview

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

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 discipline or work experience in leu of degree
• Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction.
• OSHA certification
• Experience working with union representatives

Benefits

At Performance Contracting, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

• 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.

PCG is a background screening, drug‑free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG’s Drug‑Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice To Staffing Firms, Agencies, And Employment Vendors

Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes or claims on candidates from third-party employment vendors unless a signed Fee Agreement is in place AND a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system (Dayforce). Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed Fee Agreement and proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party and will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company, reserving the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third‑party vendor.

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