Senior Estimator - Construction Bids & Takeoffs

Colonial Group; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its Lake Zurich, IL operations serving the Chicago area. The role involves performing quantitative takeoffs, establishing labor productivities, and managing subcontractor pricing within PCI's scopes of work.

You will participate in bid reviews, maintain strong customer relationships, and hand off secured projects to Operations. Candidates should have 6+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff and

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 years of 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
• Establish labor productivities for estimate
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive pricing
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work done outside of our self-performing group
• Understand market conditions 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 such as change order management or billings
• Support Estimating team for product line collaboration

Skills

Estimating software proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Reading drawings/specs

Team collaboration

Cost analysis

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Excel

Word

Job description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its Lake Zurich, IL operations serving the Chicago area. The role involves performing quantitative takeoffs, establishing labor productivities, and managing subcontractor pricing within PCI's scopes of work.

You will participate in bid reviews, maintain strong customer relationships, and hand off secured projects to Operations. Candidates should have 6+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff and