Drywall Estimator II

Performance Contracting Group • Albany, NY

90d • $93,000 - $124,000

About The Position

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor serving commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. The company emphasizes safety, inclusiveness, employee development, and professional growth.

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Drywall and Framing Estimator II for its Albany, New York operations based in Malta, New York. The position is responsible for estimating PCI scopes of work and supporting projects from bid development through contract administration and handoff to Operations. The role is safety-sensitive and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The advertised annual salary range is $93,000 to $124,000, plus a non-guaranteed annualized bonus program. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership plan and retirement, insurance, paid time off, and employee assistance benefits.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience estimating or managing specialty construction scopes.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI scopes of work, specifications, materials, and methods.
• A record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Strong 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 such as Excel and Word, and with Bluebeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.
• Strong understanding of estimating techniques and the bidding process.
• Ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to learn new skills through technical job functions and apply new skills as they are learned.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with commercial drywall and framing projects.
• OSHA certification.
• Experience working with union representatives.
• Local to the Albany, New York area.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimates.
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors to obtain competitive material and equipment pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work performed outside the self-performing group.
• Understand market conditions, including competitive approaches, backlog, and risk levels, to establish margin percentages.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams.
• Support customer alignment objectives by creating and maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Perform contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• Hand off secured projects to the Operations team.
• Assist with other duties as assigned, such as change order management or billings, depending on the projects.
• Support other Estimating team members in product line collaboration.

Benefits

• Incentive bonus plan; bonus is described as non-guaranteed.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans, with a flexible spending account option.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Flexible paid time off policy.
• Paid holidays.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed