Estimator- Frisco, TX
Pacific Mobile Structures
Business Profile: At Pacific Mobile Structures we have a consistent track record in the commercial modular building industry. We sell and lease mobile office space and build innovative modular structures. With over 275 employees, we maintain a rental fleet of over 9,000 units spanning 4.8 million square feet and over 1,400 storage containers. We reinvest 15% of our revenues into maintaining our products. Additionally, over 86% of our customers order from us again, and over 60% of our business comes from referrals. We provide high-performing re-locatable classrooms, as well as quality modular structures for office buildings, medical clinics, government services, and workforce housing.
As a values-based company, we have built a unique culture that drives our performance in the marketplace. We put our values at the forefront of everything we do, from hiring to our strategic long-term planning process. We empower our employees to make decisions that honor our values. This, along with our size and financial strength, allows the company to lead our industry in crafting a rewarding employee experience. Ownership’s long-term vision and its many dedicated employees create a culture that cannot be duplicated.
Job Title: Estimator
Reports to: Senior Estimating Manager
Pacific Mobile is looking for a dynamic and versatile individual to become an integral part of our Pacific Northwest Construction Services team. Our CS team company wide, is a tight-knit group that manages $100 million worth of construction projects annually. Many of our projects are fast-paced, and we rely on each other to complete the project professionally and on budget.
These projects range from the placement of a standard stock factory-built structure to a complete turnkey permanent modular construction project. Your role as an estimator will be to oversee the estimating of projects assigned to you or work with a team on larger projects. We are seeking an individual who can provide accurate budgets and scopes of work to our internal sales team, project managers and external stakeholders.
Benefits & Perks of Being a Pacific Mobile Employee:
- 7.5 Paid Holidays + 2 additional Floating Holidays
- 8 hours of Volunteer Time per year
- 80 hours PTO (Paid Time Off) effective on the hire date
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
- 401(K) Retirement Benefits with Company Match
- Exercise Subsidy Plan, equal to $25 per month
- Quarterly Wellness Incentives
- Safety and Values Recognition Programs
- Years of Service Recognition
- Employee Development & Training
- Drug-Free, Safety-Focused Environment
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
You will be responsible for:
- Collaboration with Sales, Project Management and Estimating staff to determine the project scope of work, create accurate estimates for modular buildings and site development construction projects.
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the PMSI estimating spreadsheet tool.
- Prepare budget estimates using the PMSI estimating spreadsheet tool.
- Collaborate with Project Management staff as needed to determine the project execution plan.
- Perform site visits as needed to clarify scope of work, etc.
- Prequalify subcontractors that are new to Pacific Mobile Structures.
- Prepare subcontractor scope of work documents, bid packages, and solicit proposals from subcontractors.
- Create supplemental instructions to bidders based on project specific requirements to confirm coverage of entire scope of work.
- Review subcontractor proposals to ensure they have included the entire intended scope of work.
- Prepare estimates and publish for distribution to Salesperson.
- Collaborate with Salesperson in the preparation of the Proposal and Scope of Work documents.
- Participate in new order hand-off meetings (Estimating to Project Management).
- Prepare schedule of values document for new orders and coordinate with accounting.
- Learn the SIS/CE project management software as related to Estimate Docs and Project Management folders.
- Prepare Project Change Order estimates as required based on information provided by the PM staff.
- Participate in post-project job cost reviews of projects for lessons learned.
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the Sage estimating software.
- Prepare budget estimates using Sage estimating software.
- Prepare RS Means estimates as needed for building and site development projects using the Sage estimating software.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a sense of professionalism and urgency combined with a problem solving approach to completion of tasks.
- Have a minimum 5 years of experience in estimating of wood framed constructed building projects (design experience is a plus).
- Ability to read and interpret building plans & specifications, site development plans & specifications, and other related documents.
- Must have the ability to visualize three-dimensional construction from a floor plan or sketch.
- Perform material takeoffs of various aspects of building and site development plans.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat.
- Must be able to adapt to our estimating software.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have good organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with others.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external team members.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), Charitable Donation Matching, Safety and Values Reward Programs, Community Involvement and Other Great Benefits of being a Pacific Mobile Employee.
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