Senior Estimator: Lead Bids, Mentorship & ESOP

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with 5%

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &-

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group seeks a Senior Estimator for its PCI Cincinnati operations in Cincinnati, OH. You will lead bid preparation, analyze subcontractor quotes, and develop detailed estimates to support winning pursuits.

The role requires strong reading of drawings, schedule review, and leadership of estimating team. Salary range is $102,000–$120,000 with a non-guaranteed annual bonus; safety‑sensitive and eligible for ESOP and comprehensive benefits packages.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience estimating construction projects

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Estimating

Bid leadership

Subcontractor relations

Communication

Reading drawings

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

Plan Swift

Excel

Word

Job description

Performance Contracting Group seeks a Senior Estimator for its PCI Cincinnati operations in Cincinnati, OH. You will lead bid preparation, analyze subcontractor quotes, and develop detailed estimates to support winning pursuits.

The role requires strong reading of drawings, schedule review, and leadership of estimating team. Salary range is $102,000–$120,000 with a non-guaranteed annual bonus; safety‑sensitive and eligible for ESOP and comprehensive benefits packages.