Scaffold, Insulation, and Coatings Estimator

Performance Contracting; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with 4%

Medical, prescription drug, dental, 0r

Vision insurance plans

Life insurance

AD&D, disability benefits

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible paid time off policy

Paid holidays

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group is seeking an experienced Soft Crafts Estimator for our Houston branch operations in Pasadena, TX. You will handle soft crafts estimating, including scaffolding, insulation, and coatings, and perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.

Role requires vendor relations, bid reviews, and cost analysis with strong communication skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred; local Houston area experience and OSHA certification are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings for scope, materials, and methods.
• Strong customer relationship skills and communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with cost analysis skills and scheduling awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Maintain relationships with vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for non-self-performed work.
• Assess market conditions to establish margin percentages.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and teams.
• Support customer alignment and positive relations.
• Handle contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• Handoff secured projects to Operations.
• Assist with change orders and billings; support estimating team.

Skills

Estimating

Reading specs

Customer relations

Communication skills

Cost analysis

Attention to detail

Schedule interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Excel

Word

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Scaffold, Insulation, and Coatings Estimator

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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 Soft Crafts Estimator for its Houston branch #115 operations based in Pasadena, TX. This individual will be responsible for soft crafts estimating, including scaffolding, insulation, and coatings.

Job responsibilities include:

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
• 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: $85,000 to $130,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

This position is safety sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 2 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 estimating scaffolding, insulation, and coatings scopes of work.
• OSHA certification
• Experience working with union representatives
• Local to the Houston area.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At Performance Contracting , our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• 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

• 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, and 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 resumesor 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; as such, 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 partyand 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.