Mechanical Insulation Estimator

Colonial Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI San Antonio 116 is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Insulation Estimator based in San Antonio, TX. The role performs quantitative takeoffs on construction projects and establishes labor productivity for estimates, while building strong vendor and customer relationships.

Candidates should read specs and drawings, use estimating software (On-Screen Takeoff, BuzzBID, QuickBid, MIKE) and Microsoft Office tools, and participate in bid reviews.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret specs and drawings for PCI's scopes of work.
• Proven track record in building customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High level of attention to detail and cost analysis.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, BuzzBID, QuickBid, MIKE.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam Revu, Procore, PlanSwift.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain relationships with area vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work outside our self-performing group.
• Gain understanding of market conditions and pricing via customer feedback.
• Understand backlog and risk to establish margin percentages.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams.
• Engage in customer alignment objectives and maintain relationships.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• Hand-off secured projects to the Operations team.
• Assist with change orders and other duties as assigned.
• Support estimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Customer relationships

Detail oriented

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/related

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

BuzzBID

QuickBid

MIKE

Microsoft Office

BlueBeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Job Description

PCI is seeking an entry-level Mechanical InsulationEstimator for its PCI San Antonio 116 operations based in San Antonio, TX.

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
• Gain understanding of market conditions and competitive approach through engaging customer feedback on proposal scope clarifications and price.
• Understanding backlog, level or risk for work, and other factors for establishing margin percentages to mitigate risk.
• Involvement in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams
• Participate in customer alignment objectives by creating and maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules
• Hand-off secured projects to the Operations team
• Assist in other duties as assigned such as change orders depending on the project(s)
• Support other members of the Estimating team for product line collaboration

This position is safety sensitive.

Salary range: $75,100–$101,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

Basic Requirements

• Strong ability to read, understand and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work.
• Strong record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High level of attention to detail and cost analysis.
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations of applicable scopes of work.
• Proficiency with computer takeoff & estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, BuzzBID, Quickbid, and/or MIKE.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
• At least 2-4 years of experience estimating construction projects is preferred
• Experience with estimating/project management/managing HVAC pipe and duct insulation scopes of construction is preferred
• Local to San Antonio metro area

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.