What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Estimator position at Performance Contractors?
Performance Contractors Inc. was established in 1979 as a Merit Shop General Industrial Contractor providing all phases of industrial construction.
With over 40 years of experience serving the chemical, petrochemical, power, automotive manufacturing, steel, fertilizer, pulp and paper, and refinery industries, Performance delivers high-quality construction and maintenance services safely on every project.
Lead Estimator Job Description
This staff position is based at our office in Rosharon, TX and reports to an estimating manager.
Position Responsibilities:
- Preparation of proposals including cost, technical, and commercial responses.
- Generate technical submittals required by clients.
- Complete accurate manual takeoffs of civil, concrete, piping, equipment, & steel.
- Correctly interpret specifications for material and labor pricing purposes.
- Apply Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) elements to estimate as required by clients and for future use once awarded.
- Contact subcontractors, suppliers, and specialty services for quotes.
- Attend pre-bid meetings in client facilities.
- Assist in schedule preparation and analysis, execution plan development, and risk analysis.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years relevant estimating experience.
- General knowledge of civil, structural, and/or piping craft scopes of work.
- Skilled in piping material and labor quantity takeoff.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
- Prior use of Timberline or other estimating software. Adequate training within Performance's estimating software will be provided (Timberline).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefit package.
- Medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance policies.
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
- Bonus programs.
- PTO & Paid Holidays.
Performance Contractors Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.
