Associate Estimator
PCI Southern Missouri 577, 1835 S STEWART AVE, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Req #660
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Company Overview
Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.
Job Description Performance Contracting is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing employee-owned organization as an entry-level Associate Estimator for its PCI Southern Missouri 577 operations based in Springfield, MO. Job responsibilities include:
- Performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
- Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive material and equipment pricing
- Solicit subcontractor pricing for work done outside of PCI's self-performing group
- Learn about 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 teams
- Participate in PSI's Customer Alignment objectives by creating and maintaining positive customer relations
- Learn the fundamentals of contract administration for secured projects
- Utilize wage and benefit schedules
- Assist in the 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
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, a similar discipline, or comparable relevant work experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word) and Bluebeam Revu
- Possess working knowledge of estimating techniques and computer takeoff software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain integrity in decision-making
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Willingness to continue learning new technical skills and developing existing skillsets
- Strong customer service skills and relationship-building abilities
- Motivated self-starter with strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
- Works well under pressure and deadlines
- Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask while handling multiple projects concurrently
Preferred Requirements
- Understanding of the bidding process and reading/interpreting specifications and drawings is a plus
- OSHA certification
- Local to greater Springfield, MO area
Benefits
At Performance Contracting, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.
In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Incentive bonus plan
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays
PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG's Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS: Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes or claims on candidates from third-party employment vendors unless a signed Fee Agreement is in place AND a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system (Dayforce).Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed Fee Agreement and proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party and will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company, reserving the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third-party vendor.
Other details
- PCI Southern Missouri 577, 1835 S STEWART AVE, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
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