Senior Estimator - Interior Services

Job Description Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for its PCI New England 586 operations based in Boston, MA. This individual will be responsible for estimating projects involved in drywall, framing, acoustics, and interior finishes for commercial, cleanroom, or biotechnology facilities.  Job responsibilities include: 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 the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work, and other factors for establishing margin percentages Involvement in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams Participate in customer alignment objectives by creating and maintaining positive customer relations 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. Salary range is between $120,000 to $145,000, depending on experience. Basic Requirements Must have 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 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 Must have a 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 Possess critical-thinking and problem-solving skills Preferred Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline Experience with drywall, framing, acoustics, and interior finishes on commercial projects, to also include cleanrooms and biotechnology facilities.  OSHA certification Experience working with union representatives Local to the Boston, MA area.   This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.