Scaffold Estimator

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with match

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

Flexible paid time off policy

Job summary

A leading specialty contractor is seeking an experienced Scaffold Estimator for its operations in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience estimating construction projects and a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field. This role involves performing takeoffs, generating business leads, and ensuring thorough and timely project estimates. A competitive salary range of $125,000 - $150,000 is offered, along with various benefits including an employee stock ownership plan and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience estimating construction projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word.
• Clear understanding of how to read specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Generate business leads and maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Conduct project hand-offs to the Operations Team.

Skills

Estimating construction projects

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Job description

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

Scaffold Estimator – Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Scaffold Estimator for its Los Angeles, CA operations based in Anaheim, CA. Salary range is between $125,000 - $150,000.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
• Generate business leads
• Ensure projects are estimated thoroughly and timely
• Establish labor productivity for estimates
• Understand market conditions, including competitive approach, backlog, risk, and other factors for establishing margin percentages
• Conduct internal bid reviews with management, operations, and cost controls team members
• Create and maintain positive relationships with customers and PCI team members
• Initiate and participate in customer alignment events
• Administer contracts for secured projects
• Conduct project hand‑offs of secured projects to the Operations Team
• Attend job walks
• Support team bid‑log efforts and customer and project tracking
• Assist in providing change order management and billings for each project

Basic Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience estimating construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field, or 5 years of comparable work experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
• Clear understanding of how to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn new job skills through technical engagement
• Superb customer service skills
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers
• Positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with erection and dismantling of scaffold preferred
• Technical knowledge of systems, frame & brace, shoring, swing stage, and tube & clamp scaffold preferred
• Experience working with union representatives preferred
• OSHA Certification
• Local to the Los Angeles and Orange County areas

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.

Notice to Staffing Firms, Agencies, and Employment Vendors: Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes or claims on candidates from third‑party employment vendors unless a signed Fee Agreement is in place and a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system (Dayforce). Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed Fee Agreement and proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party and will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company, reserving the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third‑party vendor.