Senior Estimator - Bids, Cost Analytics & Leadership

Performance Contracting; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its PCI Knoxville 144 operations based in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities include preparing RFPs, evaluating subcontractor quotes, developing customer relationships, and coordinating with owners, managers, architects and engineers. The position offers a salary range of $94,000–$126,000 annually with a non-guaranteed annual bonus program and is safety-sensitive.

Qualifications

• Must have 5-7 years’ experience estimating construction projects.
• Must have 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFPs 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

Skills

Strong communication

Cost analysis

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Construction Science or related discipline

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its PCI Knoxville 144 operations based in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities include preparing RFPs, evaluating subcontractor quotes, developing customer relationships, and coordinating with owners, managers, architects and engineers. The position offers a salary range of $94,000–$126,000 annually with a non-guaranteed annual bonus program and is safety-sensitive.