Glass and Glazing Estimator

Job Description

• PCI is seeking an experiencedGlass and Glazing, Senior Estimatorfor ourPCI Indianapolis 551 branch operations based in Carmel, IN.This individual will Budget/Bid/Secure work in the Glazing Market in both interior and exterior fenestration systems and is responsible for the following duties:

  • Performing 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-perform group.
  • Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages.
  • Be involved in the internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team.
  • Participate in the customer alignment objectives of the branch by creating and maintaining positive customer relations.
  • Contract administration for secured projects.
  • Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
  • Hand-off of 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.
  • Perform complete and accurate job hand-offs to the Operations team.

   

  Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

  Basic Requirements

  • At least 7-10 years of estimating glazing construction projects.
  • Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction: Including but not limited to Storefronts, Windows, Curtain Walls and other miscellaneous interior glazing scopes
  • Strong ability to read, understand and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work.
  • Strong record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • High level of attention to detail and cost analysis.
  • Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations of applicable scopes of work.
  • Proficiency with computer takeoff & estimating software such as Logikal , Partner Pack and Glaziers Studio.
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.

   

• Preferred Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or related discipline.
  • Preference to being local to Indianapolis nearby region, but for the right candidate, it’s acceptable to be outside this area.