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Drywall Estimator

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI)
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026
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

PCI is seeking an experienced Drywall Estimator for its PCI San Diego 571 operations based in San Diego, CA.

Job Responsibilities Include

  • Perform 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-performing group
  • Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work, and other factors for establishing margin percentages
  • Involvement in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams
  • Participate in customer alignment objectives by creating and maintaining positive customer relations
  • Contract administration for secured projects
  • Utilize wage and benefit schedules
  • Hand off 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

Salary range: $84,000 - $111,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

This position is safety-sensitive.

Basic Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience estimating construction projects.
  • Experience with estimating/project management/managing drywall scopes of construction.
  • 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 On-Screen Takeoff and Quickbid.
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift.

Preferred Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
  • Local to San Diego metro area

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

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Salary : $84,000 - $111,000

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