Estimator

Colonial Group; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Atlanta is seeking an experienced SeniorEstimator for Smyrna, GA. The role involves performing quantitative takeoffs, establishing labor productivity, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing.

The candidate will participate in bid reviews, assist in customer alignment, and manage contract administration for secured projects, with emphasis on accuracy and cost analysis.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience estimating construction projects.
• 10+ years total experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain relationships with area vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for non-self-perform work.
• Understand market conditions for margin percentages.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team.
• Support customer alignment objectives and maintain relationships.
• Handle contract administration for secured projects.
• Prepare wage and benefit schedules.
• Assist in hand-off of secured projects to operations.

Skills

Communication

Cost analysis

Reading drawings/specifications

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Construction degree

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Job Description

PCI is seeking an experienced SeniorEstimatorfor itsPCI Atlanta 101 operations based in Smyrna, GA. This individual will be 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.
• Prepare wage and benefit schedules.
• Assist in the 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).

This position is safety sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 5-7 years’ experience estimating construction projects
• Must have at least 10 years of total experience within the construction industry
• 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
• Ability to work effectively both in a collaborative team environment and independently
• Has capacity and willingness to expand upon or acquire new knowledge about product lines/scopes
• Possess critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management.
• Experience with drywall and framing for commercial interior projects.
• Experience working with union representatives is preferred.
• OSHA Certification.
• Local to Atlanta metro