About the Role
Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Drywall and Framing Estimator II for its Albany, NY # 576 operations based in Malta, NY. This individual will be responsible for estimating PCI scopes of work.
Responsibilities
- Perform 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-performing group
- Understand market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level of risk for work, and other factors 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 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
Requirements
- Must have at least 5 years’ 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 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
- 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
- Local to the Albany, NY area.
Skills
- Estimating
- Construction
- Quantitative Takeoffs
- Labor Productivities
- Vendor Relations
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Market Analysis
- Bid Reviews
- Customer Relations
- Contract Administration
- Wage and Benefit Schedules
- Change Order Management
- Billings
- Product Line Collaboration
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Quick Bid
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Word
- Bluebeam Revu
- Procore
- PlanSwift
- Critical-thinking
- Problem-solving
Location
- Malta, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years experience estimating construction projects
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
- OSHA certification
Salary/Compensations
- $93,000 to $124,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.
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, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays
About the Company
- Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets.
- We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential.
- We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.
Equal Opportunity
- PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
