Senior Estimator

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its San Diego 571 operations based in San Diego, CA.

• 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: $121,000 - $149,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program. This position is safety-sensitive.

• 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 Plan Swift
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction
• OSHA certification
• Experience working with union representatives
• Local to San Diego

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.