Estimator II

Performance Contracting, Inc. (Pci) - Smyrna, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Smyrna, TN

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Estimator II position at Performance Contracting Group involves performing detailed quantitative takeoffs on construction projects, analyzing blueprints and specifications, and establishing labor productivities based on historical data. The role requires understanding market conditions to establish margin percentages and maintaining positive relationships with vendors and subcontractors. The Estimator II will also be responsible for contract administration, job scheduling, cost monitoring, and financial analysis on assigned projects, contributing to the overall success of the construction management team.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantitative takeoffs on construction projects by analyzing blueprints/drawings, site visits, specifications, and other front-end documentation.
• Establish labor productivities for estimates based on historical data and complexity of planned project.
• Understand market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level of risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive material and equipment pricing.
• Participate in the customer alignment objectives of the branch by creating and maintaining positive customer relations.
• Responsible for the buyout of subcontractors for work outside of the self-perform group.
• Contract administration for secured projects including issue contracts and proactively sequence and manage the subcontractor's work including billings and change orders.
• Assist in the hand-off of secured projects to the operations team.
• Create and implement job schedules; coordinate with field supervisors and foremen; and effectively communicate issues to negotiate the optimal position for our trade in the work sequence.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures (labor control) on assigned projects.
• Complete and be accountable for the job cost control measures through monthly financial analysis worksheets (FAWs) on assigned projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience as an Estimator or related occupation.
• Professional experience with analyzing construction regulations, scheduling projects, estimating/analyzing costs, and managing construction projects, information systems, and contracts.
• Utilizing estimating & accounting software including Sage, On Screen Takeoff, and QuickBid to provide detailed quantities and costs associated with performing the work to provide competitive bids to clients.
• Interpreting specifications and drawings for construction projects.
• Utilizing estimating techniques, software, and databases to provide a detailed analysis of the work required for the project being bid on.
• Applying Lean construction methodologies in construction, partnering, probability, and statistics to ensure that the company can perform the work in the sequence and durations required for a bid.
• Communicating with clients to identify any contradictions or questions that pertain to the scopes of bid on work.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays