Job Description
Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its Des Moines, IA #587 operations based in Des Moines, IA. This individual will be responsible for estimating PCI scopes of work.
Job responsibilities include:
- Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) for applicable scopes of work
- Receive and evaluate subcontractor quotes for applicable scopes and their alignment with bid documents
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with the local customer base to support PCI’s Customer Alignment objectives
- Work directly with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers, and contractors
- Attend pre-bid site walk-throughs
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and estimates
- Dissect projects into functional stages
- Carefully review project schedules related to applicable scopes
- Write detailed proposals, maintaining accuracy and ensuring completeness
- Prepare bid analyses and conduct bid reviews
- Prepare financial job cost analyses
- Source subcontractors, materials, and equipment while evaluating competitive pricing
- Provide training and leadership to other members of the Estimating team, as needed
- Maintain accountability and ownership of business metrics and sales plans
- Participate in bid strategy meetings for all major pursuits
Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.
This position is safety sensitive.
Basic Requirements
- Must have at least 5-7 years’ experience estimating construction projects
- Must have at least 10 years of total experience within the construction industry
- Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction
- Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work, specifications, materials, and methods
- Has a record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills
- Possess a high level of 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, Word), Bluebeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift
- Ability to work effectively both in a collaborative team environment and independently
- Has capacity and willingness to expand upon or acquire new knowledge about product lines/scopes
- Possess critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
- Experience with drywall and framing for commercial interior projects.
- OSHA certification
- Experience working with union representatives
- Local to Des Moines, IA
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.