Estimator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5–7 years of experience estimating construction projects.
• At least 10 years of total experience within the construction industry.
• Experience estimating or managing specialty construction scopes.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings related to PCI scopes of work, specifications, materials, and methods.
• Record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• High 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 (e.g., Excel and Word), Bluebeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.
• Ability to work effectively both collaboratively in a team and independently.
• Capacity and willingness to expand or acquire knowledge about product lines and scopes.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management.
• Experience with drywall and framing for commercial interior projects.
• Experience working with union representatives.
• OSHA Certification.
• Local to the Atlanta metro 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 outside the self-perform group.
• Evaluate market conditions, including competitive approach, backlog, and work risk, to establish margin percentages.
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and the project team.
• Create and maintain positive customer relationships in support of branch customer alignment objectives.
• Administer contracts for secured projects.
• Prepare wage and benefit schedules.
• Assist with hand-off of secured projects to the Operations Team.
• Assist with other duties as assigned, such as change order management or billings, depending on the project.

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 a flexible spending account option.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays.