Estimator - Retail Division

Place Services, Inc. has an immediate need for a Retail Construction Estimator to be based out of our Canton, GA HQ office location.

The Estimator will assist with estimating the cost of completing and bidding on various projects.

Who We Are:

Place Services Inc. is a leading commercial construction company with our headquarters based in Canton, Georgia. Since 2006 we have grown largely due to how we view and treat our customers. We also provide our employees with a culture that allows for growth and the opportunity to learn more about construction in the local and nationwide markets.

We offer our employees a competitive base salary with bonus potential, as well as medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance. Place Services Inc. contributes to your 401K upon your eligibility to participate in the program and offers a generous PTO program along with paid holidays.

Growing from a team of 4 at inception to over 800 strong today, we assist our clients by providing them with construction excellence in service and product in every front available and needed. Our depth of client’s expertise ranges from the grocery industry to big box retail as well as both state and Federal government projects in military and healthcare.

What You’ll Do:

• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing
• Prepare instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information
• Perform and/or manage the quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budget
• Prepare conceptual budgets based on minimal information
• Review general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits
• Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented
• Review and/or manage the review and scoping of specialty contractor bids
• Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs
• Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternative
• Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations
• Actively participate in industry, client and community relations to enhance company image
• Participate in the transfer of information on successful projects
• Assist in the preparation and review of work plans as requested
• Proactively addresses issues with creativity and discretion
• Review bid scope & details with PSI Project Manager – upon award of project

Who You Are:

• Excellent with Details - able to catch small errors and consistently produce work with nearly 100% accuracy; focus on quality.
• Team Player - we over me mentality; considers how actions will impact the whole group.
• Effective Communicator - strong in both verbal and written modes; displays professionalism in all circumstances to represent the company well.
• Flexible - understands the shifting business priorities and pivots easily to change.
• Continuous Improvement - displays a personal desire to learn and grow; contributes new ideas to the company for improvement.

What You Bring:

• Knowledge of all aspects of retail construction projects
• 3-5 years of prior estimating experience in the retail construction industry primarily estimating for ground up, tenant buildout and remodel projects from $500k-10M in revenue
• Proficient in estimating software including/electronic takeoff/measurement skills such as
• Bluebeam, Plan swift, Pro Est, Excel
• Read and understand project plans, specifications and other construction documents
• Resolving contract disputes and arranging any necessary order changes
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of field personnel, employees, management, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers and owners
• May at times need to attend Pre-Bid Site meetings (travel likely required)
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple tasks

As an EEO employer, Place Services, Inc. is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Place Services, Inc. shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.