Estimator Construction

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.

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.

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.

Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing
Perform and/or manage the quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budget
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
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
Review bid scope & details with PSI Project Manager – upon award of project


focus on quality.
Flexible - understands the shifting business priorities and pivots easily to change.
Continuous Improvement - displays a personal desire to learn and grow; 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)
~ 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. 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.