Senior Estimator

PCG • Spokane, WA

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About The Position

PCI is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its operations based in Spokane, WA. This individual will be responsible for soliciting bid opportunities to further grow our business and is responsible for the following duties:

Performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects. Establish labor productivities for estimate. Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for 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. Contract administration for secured projects. Utilize wage and benefit schedules. 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). Support other members of the Estimating team for product line collaboration.

This position is safety-sensitive

Requirements

• At least 2 years of estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Strong ability to read, understand and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s 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.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management.
• Experience with working with union representatives is preferred.
• OSHA Certification.
• Local to SPOKANE, WA is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for 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.
• Contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• 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).
• Support other members of the Estimating team for product line collaboration.

What This Job Offers

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