Estimator II

Colonial Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Estimator II for its PCI Cincinnati 581 operations based in Louisville. This role focuses on estimating projects involving drywall, framing, acoustics, and interior finishes, with responsibility for quantitative takeoffs and establishing labor productivities.

The position is safety sensitive. Salary ranges from $88,000 to $108,000 annually plus a non-guaranteed annual bonus program.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret specs and drawings.
• Record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to read project schedules and determine sequencing and durations.
• Proficiency with computer takeoff and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu, Procore, PlanSwift.
• Sharp understanding of estimating techniques and the bidding process.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently and learn new skills.

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-performed work.
• Understand market conditions to establish margin percentages.
• Involvement in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams.
• Participate in customer alignment objectives by maintaining relationships.
• Contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• Hand off secured projects to Operations.
• Assist in change order management or billings as needed.
• Support estimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Takeoffs

Labor productivity

Customer relationships

Communication

Cost analysis

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Excel / Word

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Estimator II for its PCI Cincinnati 581 operations based in Louisville, KY. This individual will be responsible for estimating projects involved in drywall, framing, acoustics, and interior finishes.

Job responsibilities include:

• 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

This position is safety sensitive.

Salary range

$88,000 - $108,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 5 years’ 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
• Experience with drywall, framing, acoustics, and interior finishes on commercial projects.
• OSHA certification
• Experience working with union representatives
• Local to the Louisville area