Commercial Estimator - Assistant to Lead Estimator

Rafferty Construction, Inc.; Franklin (IN); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Rafferty Construction, Inc. in Franklin, Indiana is seeking a competent Construction Estimator to join our team. We focus on ground-up construction, interior tenant buildouts, and restaurant projects for clients across 25 markets nationwide.

The role supports the Lead estimator, with long-term goal of handling full estimates, proposals, and bid packages. You will assist with plan reviews, bid preparation, and subcontractor negotiations while developing skills to independently manage bids.

Qualifications

• Local to Central Indiana.
• Hands-on commercial estimating experience preferred.
• Blueprint reading and understanding is a must.
• Takeoff experience is a plus.
• AutoCAD experience is a PLUS
• Solid Excel abilities (we rely heavily on spreadsheets for bids).
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and good at documentation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to occasionally visit job sites.

Responsabilités

• Assist with plan review, customer communication, and bid preparation.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor bids from multiple trades.
• Help build detailed estimates, proposals, scopes of work, and bid packages.
• Support subcontractor negotiations, value engineering, and cost analysis.
• Maintain bid files, subcontractor database, and project documentation.
• Over time, independently run complete bids from Customer introduction to contracts.
• Filing for permits.

Connaissances

Blueprint reading

Hands-on estimating

Plan review

Customer communication

Outils

AutoCAD

Excel

Description du poste

Company Overview

Rafferty Construction, Inc., a rapidly growing national commercial construction company headquartered in Franklin, Indiana, is seeking a competent, self-motivated Construction Estimator to join our team. We specialize in ground-up construction, interior tenant buildouts, and restaurant projects, serving clients across more than 25 markets nationwide.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Company Overview

Rafferty Construction, Inc., a rapidly growing national commercial construction company headquartered in Franklin, Indiana, is seeking a competent, self-motivated Construction Estimator to join our team. We specialize in ground-up construction, interior tenant buildouts, and restaurant projects, serving clients across more than 25 markets nationwide.

Job Overview

We are a general contractor focused on commercial buildouts, remodels, and tenant improvements. We need a capable Commercial Estimator to join as assistant to the Lead estimator. The long-term goal is for this person to become fully competent in every aspect of the estimating role, so we have strong bench depth and capacity as the company handles more projects. You will support current workload while developing the skills to independently handle full estimates, proposals, and related tasks.

Duties

• Assist with plan review, customer communication, and bid preparation
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor bids from multiple trades
• Help build detailed estimates, proposals, scopes of work, and bid packages
• Support subcontractor negotiations, value engineering, and cost analysis
• Maintain bid files, subcontractor database, and project documentation
• Over time, independently run complete bids from Customer introduction to contracts
• Filing for permits

Qualifications

• Local to Central Indiana
• Hands-on commercial estimating experience preferred.
• Blueprint reading and understanding is a must.
• Takeoff experience is a plus.
• AutoCAD experience is a PLUS
• Solid Excel abilities (we rely heavily on spreadsheets for bids).
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and good at documentation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to occasionally visit job sites.

Compensation

Starting pay will be based on experience.

Join us at Rafferty Construction, Inc., where your contributions will help shape innovative commercial spaces while advancing your career in the thriving field of construction estimating. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that values growth, learning, and excellence.