Senior Estimator

Performance Contracting Group•Spokane, WA

125d•$94,000 - $126,000

About The Position

Performance Contracting Group (PCG), a national employee-owned specialty contractor serving commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets, is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its Spokane, Washington operations. The role solicits bid opportunities to support business growth and estimates specialty construction scopes. This is a safety-sensitive position. The stated salary range is $94,000–$126,000. The Senior Estimator performs project takeoffs, establishes labor productivity and estimate margins, obtains vendor and subcontractor pricing, and participates in internal bid reviews. The role also supports customer relationships, contract administration, project handoffs to Operations, and other project duties such as change-order management or billings. The position collaborates with other members of the Estimating team. PCG describes itself as employee-owned and emphasizes safety, inclusiveness, employee development, and training. Duties may change, and the listed responsibilities are not comprehensive.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience estimating construction projects.
Experience with estimating, project management, or managing specialty scopes of construction.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI scopes of work.
A strong record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
High attention to detail and cost analysis.
Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations of applicable scopes of work.
Proficiency with computer takeoff and estimating software, such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quickbid.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, BlueBeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management.
Experience working with union representatives.
OSHA Certification.
Local to Spokane, Washington.

Responsibilities

Solicit bid opportunities to support business growth.
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 outside the self-perform group.
Evaluate market conditions, including competitive approach, backlog, and level of risk, when establishing margin percentages.
Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and the project team.
Support branch 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 project needs.
Support other Estimating team members in product-line collaboration.