Drywall Estimator II

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor offering quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from diverse backgrounds and supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Drywall Estimator for our PCI New England operations based in Boston, MA. This individual will estimate projects involving drywall, framing, acoustics, and interior finishes.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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-performing group
• Understand market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level of risk for work, and other factors for establishing margin percentages
• Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams
• Create and maintain positive customer relations to support customer alignment objectives
• Handle contract administration for secured projects
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules
• Hand off 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’ experience estimating construction projects
• 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
• Record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills
• 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
• Sharp understanding of estimating techniques and the bidding process
• Ability to work effectively both in a collaborative team environment and independently
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they’re learned
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline (preferred)
• Experience with drywall, framing, acoustics, and interior finishes on commercial projects (preferred)
• OSHA certification (preferred)
• Local to the Boston, MA area

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Pay

Salary range is between $86,000 - $126,000, depending on experience.

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