Scaffolding Estimator

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP

401(k) with match

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group is seeking a Scaffold Estimator for its PCI Dallas operations, based in Midlothian, TX. You will perform quantitative takeoffs, generate leads, and ensure estimates are thorough and timely while managing labor productivity and margins.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of estimating experience, a related bachelor’s degree or 5 years of equivalent work, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience estimating construction projects.
• Strong reading of specifications and drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Generate business leads and estimate projects thoroughly and timely.
• Establish labor productivity for estimates and manage change orders.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Construction Science or 5 years of equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.

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 PCI Dallas 114 operations based in Midlothian, TX. This individual will be responsible for the following duties:

• Performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
• Generating business leads
• Ensuring projects are estimated thoroughly and timely
• Establish labor productivity for estimate
• Understanding of market conditions, including competitive approach, backlog, risk, and other factors for establishing margin percentages
• Conducting internal bid reviews with management, operations, and cost controls team members
• Creating and maintaining positive relationships with customers and PCI team members
• Initiate and participate in customer alignment events
• Contract administration 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

Salary range is between $78,900 - $106,000

Basic Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience estimating construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field, or 5 years of comparable work experience is required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A 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 by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught
• 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 is preferred
• Technical knowledge and understanding of systems, frame & brace, shoring, swing stage, and tube & clamp scaffold is preferred
• Experience with working with union representatives is preferred
• OSHA Certification
• Local to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area

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; 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 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.