Senior Construction Estimator – Chicago Area Bonus Eligible

Performance Contracting, Inc; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting, Inc. in Lake Zurich, IL is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Chicago area operations.

The ideal candidate will perform quantitative takeoffs, establish labor productivities, and manage vendor pricing for competitive bids. The role requires 6+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff and other estimating tools, and strong communication skills to support bids, customer relations, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 years’ experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience 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.
• Record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to read project schedules to determine sequencing and durations.
• Proficiency with takeoff and estimating software (On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.
• Sharp understanding of estimating techniques and bidding process.
• Ability to work in team or independently.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimates.
• Maintain vendor pricing for competitive material and equipment costs.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for non-self-performing work.
• Understand market conditions to set margins.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams.
• Foster positive customer relations and align with client objectives.
• Handle contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• Hand off secured projects to Operations team.
• Assist in change order management or billings as needed.
• Support estimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction knowledge

Vendor relations

Read drawings

Bid process

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Takeoff software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

Microsoft Office

Job description

Performance Contracting, Inc. in Lake Zurich, IL is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Chicago area operations.

The ideal candidate will perform quantitative takeoffs, establish labor productivities, and manage vendor pricing for competitive bids. The role requires 6+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff and other estimating tools, and strong communication skills to support bids, customer relations, and contract administration.