Construction Estimator

Riggs Industries, Inc.; Stoystown (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance plans

401-K retirement plan with company match

Affordable dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Competitive paid time off program

Job summary

Riggs Industries, Inc. is looking for a Construction Estimator in Stoystown, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will prepare accurate cost estimates for structural steel projects, including reviewing plans and specifications and performing quantity takeoffs.

Key responsibilities include soliciting vendor quotes, maintaining estimating databases, and coordinating with engineering and purchasing for accuracy. The position requires an associate's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, along with strong analytical and Excel skills.

Benefits include excellent health insurance plans, a 401-K plan with company matching, and competitive paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Proficient in Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Perform material quantity takeoffs and labor estimates.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals.

Skills

Ability to read construction drawings

Strong analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Estimating software

Education

Associate's degree in Construction Management

Equivalent estimating experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Estimating software

ERP software

Job description

Riggs Industries is seeking a Construction Estimator who will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for structural steel and miscellaneous metal fabrication projects by reviewing plans, specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, obtaining vendor quotations, and preparing bid proposals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project requirements.
• Perform accurate material quantity takeoffs and labor estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate quotations from vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, bid summaries, and proposal documents.
• Maintain estimating spreadsheets, databases, and historical cost information.
• Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, and purchasing to ensure estimate accuracy.
• Identify project risks, clarifications, exclusions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and subcontractors during the bidding process.

Qualifications

Ability to read construction drawings; strong analytical and math skills; proficiency in Excel and estimating software.

Education And/or Experience

Associate's degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent estimating experience.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, estimating software, ERP software.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Primarily office-based with occasional visits to fabrication shop or project sites. Ability to walk, stand, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families
• 401-K retirement plan with a company match up to 6%
• Affordable dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive paid time off program