Scaffolding Estimator II

PCG•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Scaffold Estimator for its PCI Dallas 114 operations based in Midlothian, TX. This individual will be responsible for performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects, generating business leads, and ensuring projects are estimated thoroughly and timely. The role requires establishing labor productivity for estimates, understanding market conditions to establish margin percentages, and conducting internal bid reviews with management, operations, and cost controls team members. The Estimator will also create and maintain positive relationships with customers and the PCI team, initiate and participate in customer alignment events, handle contract administration for secured projects, and conduct project hand-offs to the Operations Team. Additionally, the position involves attending job walks, assisting with bid-log efforts and customer/project tracking, and supporting change order management and billings.

Requirements

At least 2 years' experience estimating construction projects
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field, or 5 years of comparable work experience is required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
A clear understanding of how to read and understand specifications and drawings
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught
Superb customer service skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask
Ability to build strong relationships with customers
Positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit

Nice To Haves

Experience with erection and dismantling of scaffold is preferred
Technical knowledge and understanding of systems, frame & brace, shoring, swing stage, and tube & clamp scaffold is preferred
Experience with working with union representatives is preferred
OSHA Certification
Local to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area

Responsibilities

Performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
Generating business leads
Ensuring projects are estimated thoroughly and timely
Establish labor productivity for estimate
Understanding of market conditions, including competitive approach, backlog, risk, and other factors for establishing margin percentages
Conducting internal bid reviews with management, operations, and cost controls team members
Creating and maintaining positive relationships with customers and PCI team members
Initiate and participate in customer alignment events
Contract administration for secured projects
Conduct project hand-offs of secured projects to the Operations Team
Attend job walks
Assist in supporting team bid-log efforts and customer and project tracking
Assist in providing change order management and billings for each project