Estimator - Joinery

Performance Contracting Group • Portland, OR

16d • Onsite

About The Position

PCI is seeking an experienced Joinery, Estimator for its West Coast Marine operations based in Portland, OR. This individual will be responsible for performing quantitative takeoffs of Joinery scopes, establishing labor productivities for estimates, and maintaining positive relationships with vendors to solicit competitive material and equipment pricing. They will also solicit subcontractor pricing for work done outside of our self-perform group, understand market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level of risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages. The role involves participation in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams, and contributing to customer alignment objectives of the branch by creating and maintaining positive customer relations. Assistance will be provided in the hand-off of secured projects to the Operations Team, and with other duties as assigned such as change order management or billings depending on the project(s). This position is safety sensitive.

Requirements

• Must have at least 3-5 years of experience estimating shipbuilding and joinery projects.
• A strong understanding of joinery systems on Commercial, MSC and US Navy vessels.
• Shipbuilding experience in New Construction and/or Repair/ Modernization.
• Strong ability to read, understand and interpret specifications and drawings for Joinery scopes of work.
• Strong record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
• 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.
• Proficiency with computer takeoff & estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quickbid.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience working with union representatives is preferred.
• Local to Portland, OR.
• Relocation eligible

Responsibilities

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level