Senior Estimator

Colonial Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting seeks an experienced Senior Estimator for its Des Moines, IA operations. The role leads bidding efforts, prepares detailed estimates, and develops supplier and customer relationships to drive PCI scopes of work.

You will review drawings/specifications, assemble takeoffs, and manage bid analyses while coordinating with owners, designers, and contractors. This safety-sensitive position offers a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of estimating construction projects.
• Total industry experience around 10+ years.
• Experience estimating or managing specialty scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret specs/drawings for PCI scopes.
• Proven customer relationships and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and cost analysis capability.
• Ability to read project schedules for sequencing/durations.
• Proficiency with takeoff software and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFPs for applicable scopes of work.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotes against bid documents.
• Develop relationships with local customers to support PCI objectives.
• Collaborate with owners, managers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Attend pre-bid site walks and write detailed proposals.
• Prepare bid analyses and conduct bid reviews.
• Produce financial job cost analyses and takeoffs.
• Source subs, materials, and equipment while evaluating pricing.
• Provide training and leadership to Estimating team as needed.
• Own business metrics and participate in bid strategy meetings.

Skills

Read specs/drawings

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cost analysis

Read project schedules

Team collaboration/leadership

Independent work

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

Procore

Excel/Word

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its Des Moines, IA #587 operations based in Des Moines, IA. This individual will be responsible for estimating PCI scopes of work.

Job responsibilities include:

• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) for applicable scopes of work
• Receive and evaluate subcontractor quotes for applicable scopes and their alignment with bid documents
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the local customer base to support PCI’s Customer Alignment objectives
• Work directly with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Attend pre-bid site walk-throughs
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and estimates
• Dissect projects into functional stages
• Carefully review project schedules related to applicable scopes
• Write detailed proposals, maintaining accuracy and ensuring completeness
• Prepare bid analyses and conduct bid reviews
• Prepare financial job cost analyses
• Source subcontractors, materials, and equipment while evaluating competitive pricing
• Provide training and leadership to other members of the Estimating team, as needed
• Maintain accountability and ownership of business metrics and sales plans
• Participate in bid strategy meetings for all major pursuits

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

This position is safety sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 5-7 years’ experience estimating construction projects
• Must have at least 10 years of total experience within the construction industry
• 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
• Ability to work effectively both in a collaborative team environment and independently
• Has capacity and willingness to expand upon or acquire new knowledge about product lines/scopes
• Possess critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
• Experience with drywall and framing for commercial interior projects.
• OSHA certification
• Experience working with union representatives
• Local to Des Moines, IA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.