Estimator

Job Description

Salary:

Rycon Construction, Inc. is an ENR Top 400 Contractor providing construction management, general contracting, and related services throughout the U.S. With offices in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Houston, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and design-build projects. Rycon’s portfolio consists of projects valued up to $200 million each including work in health care, education, industrial, commercial, multi-unit residential, retail, financial, governmental, and cannabis.

We are seeking an experienced construction estimator for our Washington D.C. office.

What you will do:

Assist with the development of both lump sum bids and GMP estimates.

Participate in meetings and presentations with clients, architects and engineers.

Calculate quantity take offs and estimate costs and conceptual budgets for estimating construction projects.

Research and forecast material, labor, and equipment pricing for cost estimating projects.

Participate in gathering of data to support market condition research, inclusive of but not limited to construction economic, trends, current projects, contractor's availability and skill sets, labor force, and other miscellaneous contributions on aspects of construction.

Enter calculate and researched data into computer utilizing specific cost estimating software programs.

Create scopes of work and bid packages of multiple trades to ensure nothing is missed for the project team.

Assist the estimating team with data conversions and analysis of cost estimating efforts in format and easily understandable.

Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or member of the business and general community at large.

What you will need to be successful:

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience estimating commercial projects.

Must be experienced in quantity take-offs.

Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and through email.

Must have the ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.

Computer skills required – Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Knowledge of Washington D.C. market preferred, but not required.

Relevant experience in the new construction of office, multi-unit residential, higher education, warehousing and distribution and retail buildings is preferred, but not required.

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.