Estimator

Colonial Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Portland is seeking an experienced Estimator for its Portland, OR operations. The role focuses on quantitative takeoffs, establishing labor productivity, and maintaining competitive pricing through vendor and subcontractor engagement.

You will participate in bid reviews, customer relations, and contract administration for secured projects. Preferred candidates have 2+ years in construction estimating, strong reading of drawings/specifications, and proficiency with takeoff software and office

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Ability to read specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work.
• Strong track record in customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and cost analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work outside self-perform.
• Understand market conditions for margin percentages.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team.
• Support customer alignment objectives of the branch.
• Contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• Hand-off secured projects to Operations Team.
• Assist in change orders and billings as needed.
• SupportEstimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Takeoff software

Microsoft Office

BlueBeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Reading drawings

Cost analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quickbid

Job description

Estimator

Job Description

PCI is seeking an experienced estimator for their PCI Portland 553 operations based in Portland, OR. This individual will bid and pursue work in greater Oregon market and is responsible for the following duties:

• Performing 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-perform group.
• Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages.
• Be involved in the internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team.
• Participate in the customer alignment objectives of the branch by creating and maintaining positive customer relations.
• Contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• Hand-off of 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 $85,000 and $105,000

Basic Requirements

• At least 2 year of estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Strong ability to read, understand and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work.
• Strong record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High level of attention to detail and cost analysis.
• Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations of applicable scopes of work.
• Proficiency with computer takeoff & estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quickbid.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management.

• Experience with working with union representatives is preferred. OSHA Certification.

• Local to Portland metro area is preferred