Associate Estimator Jobs

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.

PCI is seeking an Associate Estimator for its PCI San Diego operations. This individual will be involved in Metal Framing, Drywall, and Acoustical Ceiling scopes and is responsible for the following duties:

• Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages.
• Assist in the hand-off of secured projects to the Operations Team.
• Prepare wage and benefit schedules.
• Participate in the customer alignment objectives of the branch by creating and maintaining positive customer relations.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate
• Performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive material and equipment pricing.
• Be involved in the internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team.
• Contract administration for secured projects.
• Assist in other duties as assigned such as change order management or billings depending on the project(s).
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work done outside of our self-perform group.

Salary range: $77,200-82,200 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program
Requirements
Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High level of attention to detail and cost analysis.
• Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations of applicable scopes of work.
• Strong ability to read, understand and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work
• Experience with computer takeoff & estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quickbid.
• Strong record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with estimating drywall and/or paint scopes o f construction is preferred
• OSHA Certification

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:

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

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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