Lead Estimator

Job Title: Lead Estimator – Commercial General Contractor

Company Info: Over 25 years, PDC has built a reputation as a reliable and diversified family-owned construction company. We have leveraged our experience and resources as one of the largest commercial hardscape contractors in the southeast to propel our growth as a General Contractor, building horizontal and vertical projects (

Whether you are an experienced construction veteran or early in your career, you can have a tangible impact on the success of PDC!

Job Summary: The Lead Estimator for General Contractor projects is responsible for producing accurate and timely estimates to create a healthy backlog of commercial projects. This position leads estimation while working with executives, project managers, and field managers to complete successful projects in all phases, from pre-construction to closeout.

General Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a full bid schedule by working with PDC team members as needed to source leads and determine which leads to pursue.
• Work with customers and PDC team members to help determine project feasibility, scope, and duration.
• Actively participate in project pre-bid meetings, site visits, and post-bid interviews as required.
• Thoroughly understand all project documents and submit RFIs to owners, architects, or engineers as needed.
• Solicit for subcontractor bids by submitting digital ITBs (iSqFt or other).
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals and scopes of work.
• Perform accurate and organized quantity takeoffs digitally (Plan Swift or other).
• Evaluate special conditions that affect cost and price, such as site conditions, schedule, access, market conditions, etc.
• Build comprehensive and accurate estimates in software (B2W or other).
• Follow quality control and quality assurance measures to ensure estimate accuracy.
• Prepare and submit bid or proposal documents as required within due dates.
• Follow-up post-bid with owners or other stakeholders to maximize the potential for award, record feedback, and provide feedback to suppliers, subs, etc.
• For awarded projects, work with PDC team members to prepare for construction, understand the budget, aid in buy-out and price change orders as needed throughout the project duration.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing accurate Commercial General Contractor estimates (3+ years) for projects ranging from $1 million to $10 million
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Solid understanding of commercial construction processes and CSI trade divisions (field experience is a plus)
• High proficiency in general software use, Microsoft Office, and estimation software applications such as iSqFt, B2W, Plan Swift, or others (specific training can be provided and/or other software adopted to fit experience)
• Ability to successfully manage multiple estimates and due dates
• Personality that is detailed-oriented, organized, and manages time well
• Have a natural enthusiasm to work hard and produce excellent work

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• 401k with company match
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Flexible PTO and vacation policy
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Investment in training, education, and certifications

What you can expect from PDC

• Opportunity to play a significant role in a growing, family-owned company
• Personal development and career growth
• Compensation that is performance-driven
• Genuinely caring and family-oriented company culture
• A variety of challenging, exciting, and high-profile projects