Estimator - Glazing

Colonial Group; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting in Carmel, IN, seeks an experienced Estimator (Glass and Glazing) to estimate glass/glazing projects and prepare RFPs, bid analyses, and cost reviews. You will evaluate subcontractor quotes, source materials, and lead takeoffs while collaborating with owners, designers, and contractors.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years estimating glass/glazing and 7+ years in construction, with proficiency in takeoff/bid software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience estimating glass and glazing construction projects.
• 7+ years total experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI's scopes of work.
• Record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Strong communication and cost analysis skills.
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) for applicable scopes of work.
• Receive and evaluate subcontractor quotes for applicable scopes and their alignment with bid documents.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the local customer base to support PCI's Customer Alignment objectives.
• Work directly with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Attend pre-bid site walk-throughs.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and estimates.
• Dissect projects into functional stages.
• Carefully review project schedules related to applicable scopes.
• Write detailed proposals, maintaining accuracy and ensuring completeness.
• Prepare bid analyses and conduct bid reviews.
• Prepare financial job cost analyses.
• Source subcontractors, materials, and equipment while evaluating competitive pricing.
• Provide training and leadership to other members of the Estimating team, as needed.
• Maintain accountability and ownership of business metrics and sales plans.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings for all major pursuits.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Cost analysis

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experiencedEstimator (Glass and Glazing) for its 551 branch of operations based in Carmel, IN. This individual will be responsible for estimating glass and glazing projects for PCI.

Job responsibilities include:

• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) for applicable scopes of work
• Receive and evaluate subcontractor quotes for applicable scopes and their alignment with bid documents
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the local customer base to support PCI's Customer Alignment objectives
• Work directly with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Attend pre-bid site walk-throughs
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and estimates
• Dissect projects into functional stages
• Carefully review project schedules related to applicable scopes
• Write detailed proposals, maintaining accuracy and ensuring completeness
• Prepare bid analyses and conduct bid reviews
• Prepare financial job cost analyses
• Source subcontractors, materials, and equipment while evaluating competitive pricing
• Provide training and leadership to other members of the Estimating team, as needed
• Maintain accountability and ownership of business metrics and sales plans
• Participate in bid strategy meetings for all major pursuits

Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program. This position is safety sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 3-5 years' experience estimating glass and glazing construction projects
• Must have at least 7 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 Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
• Experience with estimating glass and glazing commercial construction projects.
• OSHA certification
• Experience working with union representatives
• Local to the Indianapolis area preferred