Estimator

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI); Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead quantitative takeoffs, price development, and bid reviews for PCI Atlanta 101 operations. The role emphasizes competitive margins, accuracy, and safety.

The position involves establishing labor productivities, maintaining vendor relations, soliciting subcontractor pricing, coordinating with project teams, and supporting operational hand-offs.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of estimating construction projects
• 10+ years total construction experience
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Strong customer relationship experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Detail-oriented with cost analysis skills
• Ability to read project schedules and determine sequencing
• Proficient with takeoff/estimation software and Office tools
• Willingness to learn new knowledge about product lines/scopes
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
• Establish labor productivities for estimates
• Maintain vendor pricing for materials and equipment
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for non-self-performed work
• Understand market conditions for margin setting
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors
• Support customer alignment and branch relationships
• Prepare wage and benefit schedules
• Assist in handing off secured projects to operations
• Assist with change orders and billings as needed

Skills

Takeoffs & estimates

Reading specs & drawings

Vendor relations

Bid reviews

Communication

Attention to detail

Project scheduling reading

Software proficiency

Education

Construction degree (preferred)

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

MS Office (Excel, Word)

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.

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

PCI is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its PCI 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

Benefits

• 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.

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