Scaffold Estimator

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Scaffold Estimator for its PCI Dallas 114 operations based in Midlothian, TX. This individual will be responsible for the following duties:

• Performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
• Generating business leads
• Ensuring projects are estimated thoroughly and timely
• Establish labor productivity for estimate
• Understanding of market conditions, including competitive approach, backlog, risk, and other factors for establishing margin percentages
• Conducting internal bid reviews with management, operations, and cost controls team members
• Creating and maintaining positive relationships with customers and PCI team members
• Initiate and participate in customer alignment events
• Contract administration for secured projects
• Conduct project hand-offs of secured projects to the Operations Team
• Attend job walks
• Assist in supporting team bid-log efforts and customer and project tracking
• Assist in providing change order management and billings for each project

• At least 2 years' experience estimating construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field, or 5 years of comparable work experience is required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A clear understanding of how to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught
• Superb customer service skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask
•  Ability to build strong relationships with customers
• Positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit 

• Experience with erection and dismantling of scaffold is preferred
• Technical knowledge and understanding of systems, frame & brace, shoring, swing stage, and tube & clamp scaffold is preferred
• Experience with working with union representatives is preferred
• OSHA Certification
• Local to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area