Senior Estimator

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator for its Indianapolis 123 operations based in Carmel, IN. This individual will be responsible for selling and estimating mechanical systems-related work and/or architectural specialty scopes, as well as 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
• Assist in the 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)
  
  

Requirements

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 4-7 years' experience with estimating construction projects
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or comparable work experience
• 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 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
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in sales preferred
• OSHA certification(s)
• Local to the Indianapolis metro area preferred
  
  

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

At Performance Contracting our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

• 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 flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays
  
  

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:

Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters without a signed Fee Agreement in place. Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed fee agreement, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party, will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company and reserves the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third party vendor.

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