Scaffold Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with incentive bonus plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

Flexible paid time off policy

Job summary

A national specialty contractor in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Scaffold Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of estimating experience in construction and possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include performing takeoffs, generating business leads, and ensuring thorough project estimates. Key skills include strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively. Competitive salary and benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and flexible paid time off policy, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience estimating construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Generate business leads and ensure thorough project estimates.
• Conduct internal bid reviews with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Estimating construction projects

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Building strong relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Job description

Salary range: $125,000 - $150,000

Company Overview

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

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Scaffold Estimator for its Los Angeles, CA operations based in Anaheim, CA. This individual will be responsible for the following duties:

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
• Assist in supporting 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 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 interpret specifications and drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn new job skills and apply them as taught
• 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
• Technical knowledge of systems, frame & brace, shoring, swing stage, and tube & clamp scaffold
• Experience working with union representatives
• OSHA certification
• Local to the Los Angeles and Orange County areas

Benefits

• Competitive pay with 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.