Senior Construction Estimator - Bid & Vendor Relations

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI); Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan with match

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &

Vision insurance

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group in Spokane, WA is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead bid opportunities and develop accurate estimates for commercial, industrial, and non-residential projects.

The role emphasizes takingoffs, labor productivity, vendor relations, and collaborating with the estimating team. Strong communication and detailing skills required; salary range is provided.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction.
• 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.
• Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations of applicable scopes of work.
• Proficiency with takeoff & estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and QuickBid.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.

Responsibilities

• Performing 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 outside of our self-perform group.
• Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages.
• Be involved in the internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team.
• Participate in the customer alignment objectives of the branch by creating and maintaining positive customer relations.
• Contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• Hand-off of 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.

Skills

Estimating experience

Client relations

Communication

Cost analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

QuickBid

BlueBeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Microsoft Office

Job description

Performance Contracting Group in Spokane, WA is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead bid opportunities and develop accurate estimates for commercial, industrial, and non-residential projects.

The role emphasizes takingoffs, labor productivity, vendor relations, and collaborating with the estimating team. Strong communication and detailing skills required; salary range is provided.