Estimator II - Performance Contracting Group

Company Overview

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.

Job Description

Performance Contracting Inc seeks Estimator II at its facility located at 8130 Tridon Drive, Suite 100, Smyrna, TN  37167.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 the 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.  Hybrid telecommuting: 4 days per week in office required.

Requirements

This position requires a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field, plus 1 year of experience as an Estimator or related occupation.  Additionally, the applicant must have professional experience with: (1) Analyzing construction regulations, scheduling projects, estimating/analyzing costs, and managing construction projects, information systems, and contracts; (2) 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; (3) Interpreting specifications and drawings for construction projects; (4) Utilizing estimating techniques, software, and databases to provide a detailed analysis of the work required for the project being bid on, to give the clients reliable data and confidence in the pricing; (5) 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; and (6) Communicating with clients to identify any contradictions or questions that pertain to the scopes of bid on work.

Benefits

At Performance Contracting our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

• 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

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.

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:

Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters without a signed Fee Agreement in place. Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed fee agreement, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party, will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company and reserves the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third party vendor.

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