Senior Estimator

Colonial Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Performance Contracting in Spokane, WA is seeking an experienced Estimator II to handle takeoffs, labor productivity, and bid development for PCI scopes of work.

You will collaborate with project teams, manage subcontractor pricing, and support the estimating group with MS Office and industry tools. A minimum of five years in construction estimating is required; relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
• High level of attention to detail and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to read project schedules to determine sequencing and durations.
• Proficiency with takeoff/estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain relationships with vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for outside work.
• Understand market conditions to establish margins.
• Involve in internal bid reviews with supervisors and teams.
• Assist in other duties such as change orders and billings.
• Support estimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction knowledge

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Estimator II for its Spokane, WA #554 operations based in Spokane, WA. This individual will perform estimating duties for PCI scopes of work.

Job responsibilities include:

• Perform 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 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: $94,000 - $126,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.
Relocation packages are available for this position
This position is safety sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 5 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 drywall, framing, and commercial interior finishes.


• OSHA certification


• Experience working with union representatives

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.