Estimator II

Performance Contracting, Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator II for its Raleigh, NC operations to estimate PCI scopes of work and support bid activities.

The candidate should have 5+ years of construction estimating experience, proficiency with takeoffs and the listed estimating software, and strong communication skills for vendor and customer relations. This role also involves bid reviews and post-award handoffs to operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Ability to read specifications and drawings for PCI scopes of work.
• Proven track record establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret project schedules, determine sequencing and durations.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimates.
• Maintain vendor relationships for competitive pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for non-self-performed work.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams.
• Support customer alignment and maintain positive customer relations.
• Handle contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules and hand off projects to operations.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Customer relations

Cost analysis

Attention to detail

Reading drawings/specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Estimator II for its Raleigh, NC #531 operations based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. This individual will be responsible for estimating PCI scopes of work.

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

Salary range: $81,000 - $108,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

This position is safety sensitive.

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, flooring, and ceilings.
• OSHA certification
• Experience working with union representatives
• Local to Raleigh-Durham, NC area
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.