Construction Estimator

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Since 1957, Penhall has been the premier provider of concrete services to the United States and Canada for a wide variety of industries. It all began with Leroy Penhall's realization of an opportunity during Anaheim, California's "Orange Grove Development Boom" of the 1950s. He purchased his first gas-powered diamond saw, which allowed him to carry out concrete work with accuracy and speed. Penhall has since grown to offer a comprehensive selection of concrete services, including scanning, cutting, sawing, breaking, and removal.

At Penhall Company, everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Every single Penhall Company employee moves our company forward. If you are self-motivated and find a job well-done to be the ultimate reward, you'll fit right in!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life/AD&D/LTD insurance; paid sick leave, paid vacation, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with contribution; Employee Assistance Program and a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

Position Description

The Estimator performs a variety of standard estimating activities (individually or as part of a team) on an assigned project/program. The Estimator at this level is responsible for the overall planning and coding efforts to produce comprehensive production based project cost estimates. The successful applicant will provide data and cost analysis for estimate review and presentations, will be responsible for developing bid strategies, site investigations, managing contracts, takeoffs, detailed breakdown of cost components, indirect cost and analysis of margins, and demonstrates familiarity in applying company policies and assigned project/program practices and procedure This is a full-time position, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

This position will be located in:

LA Basin

Dallas, TX

Nashville, TN

Charlotte, NC

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Estimating and Bid Development

• Prepare accurate and complete cost estimates for demolition, selective demolition, concrete cutting, environmental remediation, and related specialty services.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, bid documents, and project requirements to establish a complete understanding of scope.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop labor, equipment, subcontractor, disposal, and material pricing.
• Identify constructability challenges, commercial exposure, safety considerations, schedule impacts, and other project risks.
• Develop bid and pricing strategies that balance competitiveness, capacity, risk, and target profitability.
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals, bid packages, scope clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, alternates, and value-engineering options.
• Participate in project reviews to compare estimated versus actual costs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Travel throughout the assigned region as required.

Operations Collaboration

• Partner with Branch Managers and Operations teams to ensure estimates reflect field capabilities, labor availability, equipment resources, production rates, and regional market conditions.
• Lead estimating turnover meetings and support project startup by clearly communicating scope, assumptions, risks, schedule, and pricing strategy.
• Provide estimating support during preconstruction and early project execution when scope or conditions require clarification.
• Lead or participate in post-project reviews to compare estimated versus actual performance and improve future estimating accuracy

Process Improvement and Team Development

• Maintain and continuously improve estimating databases, production rates, bid templates, and historical cost information.
• Recommend process and technology improvements that increase estimating speed, consistency, collaboration, and accuracy.
• Share lessons learned, estimating knowledge, and best practices across the region.

Mentor and support junior estimating team members as assigned

Employer Disclosure Statement

The above statements and job description is not intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as signed.

We E-Verify. We will provide the Federal Government with information from your Form I-9 to verify you are legal for employment in the United States.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, business management or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of demolition methods, equipment, sequencing, and safety regulations.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience estimating projects ranging from small service work to multi-million-dollar projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
• Valid Real ID driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial, commercial, healthcare, manufacturing, or infrastructure demolition/construction.
• Knowledge of environmental remediation and hazardous material removal.
• Experience with self-performing demolition operations.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and demolition safety standards.

Technical Skills

• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Procore (preferred)
• Building Connected (preferred)
• Dodge Construction Network
• PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar estimating software
• CRM software
• Power BI (preferred)

Core Competencies

• Estimating accuracy
• Financial acumen
• Strategic thinking
• Negotiation skills
• Customer relationship management
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Leadership and collaboration
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Decision making

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visit active construction and demolition sites.
• Ability to walk uneven terrain, climb ladders, and wear required PPE.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel by vehicle and plane throughout the assigned region.

Performance Expectations

• Deliver complete and accurate estimates by established bid deadlines.
• Meet regional bid volume and estimating productivity goals.
• Maintain estimate accuracy and support profitable project execution.
• Collaborate effectively with branch operations and sales teams.
• Develop strong customer relationships that contribute to increased bid opportunities.
• Maintain high ethical standards and represent the company professionally.

Travel

• Approximately 3050% regional travel for site visits, customer meetings, and pre-bid conferences.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Penhall Company is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Penhall Company has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified veterans/individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

AI-Assisted Hiring and Automated Decision Tool Disclosure

The Company may use Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning technologies, and/or automated decision-making tools to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including reviewing applications, resumes, assessments, and candidate qualifications. These tools are used to support the evaluation process and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions.

All employment decisions are ultimately made by qualified Company representatives. The Company maintains human oversight of hiring decisions and does not permit automated systems to make final employment determinations independently.

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local employment, privacy, and anti-discrimination laws. The Company does not intentionally use AI systems in a manner that unlawfully discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodations, alternative evaluation methods, or additional information regarding the Companys use of automated tools by contacting Human Resources.

Where required by applicable law, the Company may provide additional notices regarding the use of automated decision-making tools, data practices, retention periods, or bias audit information.

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