Senior Estimator

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its PCI Knoxville 144 operations based in Knoxville, TN.

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: $94,000-$126,000 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 QuickBid, On Screen Takeoffs, BuzzBid


• OSHA certification


• Experience working with union representatives


• Local to Knoxville, TN Metro area

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.