Senior Estimator

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

Job summary

PCI, based in Spokane, WA, seeks a Senior Estimator to drive bids for construction projects. You will perform takeoffs, establish labor productivity, and work with vendors and subcontractors to price work.

The role requires reviewing drawings and specs, maintaining customer relationships, and participating in bid reviews. Ideal candidates have at least two years of estimating experience and proficiency with takeoff software and office tools.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating, project management, and managing specialty scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI's scopes of work.
• Strong record of maintaining customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and cost analysis.
• Ability to read schedules for sequencing and durations.

Responsibilities

• Performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work outside of our self-perform group.
• Understand market conditions including competitive approach and margins.
• Be involved in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team.
• Hand-off of secured projects to the Operations Team.
• Assist in other duties such as change order management or billings.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Managing specialty scopes

Reading specifications and drawings

Customer relationships

Communication

Cost analysis

Reading schedules

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Science or Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

QuickBid

Microsoft Office

BlueBeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Senior Estimator

Job Description

PCI is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its operations based in Spokane, WA. This individual will be responsible for soliciting bid opportunities to further grow our business and is responsible for the following duties:

• 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 done 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.

This position is safety-sensitive

Salary range is $94,000 - $126,000

Basic Requirements

• 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 computer takeoff & estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quickbid.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science or Construction Management.
• Experience with working with union representatives is preferred. OSHA Certification.
• Local to Spokane, WA is preferred