Commercial Estimator

Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Excellent fringe benefits package

Job summary

Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a seasoned professional to build a pipeline of target customers and pursue growth opportunities in Central Indiana.

You will oversee on-site administrative, operational, and technical aspects of projects including estimating, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors. Responsibilities include generating leads, estimating quantities, reviewing proposals, securing contracts, coordinating schedules, and managing costs and pay estimates to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management or engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction estimating and/or project management.
• Experience with HCSS software preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Estimating software.
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads by identifying potential customers and building strategic relationships.
• Accurately estimate quantities and crews required.
• Evaluate design options and recommend alternatives to secure work.
• Review proposals, negotiate and secure contracts.
• Complete job setup including subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Schedule work, equipment, personnel, and subcontractors with the project superintendent.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with engineers, unions, and subcontractors.
• Manage accounts receivable and ensure cost tracking.
• Maintain safety, quality, and labor policy compliance.
• Review pay estimates and generate billings.

Skills

Lead generation

Estimating

Project management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

HCSS

Job description

Join Rieth-Riley and help our team Pave the Road to Success!

Rieth-Rileyis a team of motivated, highly qualified individuals who are committed to the success of each and every project. The employee owners at Rieth-Riley proudly remain dedicated to moving forward. It's the way we think, the way we act — the way we approach every road, parking lot, and residential driveway project. We are a 100% employee-owned company. So, we truly think like owners and take personal pride and care in every project we construct. We offer competitive wages and an excellent fringe benefit package.

Summary

Responsible for building a pipeline of target customers and pursuing opportunities for growth in Central Indiana.

Oversees and directs all onsite administrative, operational, and technical aspects of projects including estimating, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Accountable for generating leads by identifying potential customers and developing strategic relationships
• Accurately estimate quantities and productions/crews required
• Evaluate design options and recommend alternative solutions or approaches as needed to secure work
• Review proposal requirements, plans/specifications, negotiate and secure contracts
• Complete job setup including subcontracts and purchase orders
• Schedule work, equipment, personnel, supplies, materials, and subcontractors in cooperation with the project superintendent to complete projects as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues for the project including coordinating with the project superintendent, city, county, and state engineers, craft unions, and subcontractors
• Accounts receivables
• Ensure company procedures, implementation of safety programs, policies, quality, and labor agreements are maintained
• Authorize and approve all project transactions for materials and subcontractors
• Track job costs and accurately project cost to complete – complete fiscal responsibility
• Monitor daily job costs/receivables to understand current costs/trends of the work as executed
• Maintain positive customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Review and approve pay estimates and/or generate billings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management or engineering preferred
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in construction estimating and or project management
• Experience with HCSS software preferred
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Estimating software
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer – It is the policy of Rieth-Riley to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizen status, and/or any other applicable legally recognized protected class under local, state, or federal law.

It is the policy of Rieth-Riley to assure that applicants are employed, and that employers are treated during employment, without regard to their veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizen status, and/or any other applicable legally recognized protected class under local, state, or federal law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, or on-the-job training. Further, Rieth-Riley will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the religious observations and practices of employees, unless to do so would cause Rieth-Riley an undue hardship.

Individuals with disabilities that require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact Rieth-Riley’s Human Resources Department by phone [phone] or by email [e-mail].

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You are making application for employment with a company that takes its safety, environmental, drug and alcohol, and anti-harassment (including sexual harassment) policies very seriously. You should understand now that if you are hired, your failure to follow these policies could result in your immediate termination.