Construction Estimator - Bids, Costing & Value Engineering

Rieth-Riley Construction Co.; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Excellent fringe benefit package

Job summary

Rieth-Riley Construction Co. in Indiana is seeking a Cost Estimator to prepare bids for private and public projects, including earthwork, concrete, and asphalt paving. You will oversee all administrative and technical aspects of the bidding process.

In this role, you’ll analyze contract documents, determine bid strategies with area management, conduct pre-bid site visits, solicit quotations, and develop accurate takeoffs and cost estimates to ensure competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.
• Three or more years of experience in cost estimating/budgeting or related field.
• Experience with cost estimating/budgeting and bidding software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contract documents, plans, specifications, and project scopes to develop accurate bids and estimates.
• Collaborate with area management to determine project bidding strategies.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits to evaluate project requirements.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure complete scope coverage.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, resource allocations, and productivity assessments for self-performed work.
• Identify and recommend value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness.
• Develop, prepare, and submit bid proposals.
• Negotiate and secure contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Monitor daily job costs and performance to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Skills

Cost estimating

Budgeting

Bid development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

3+ years of experience in related field

Tools

Viewpoint

Bluebeam

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Rieth-Riley Construction Co. in Indiana is seeking a Cost Estimator to prepare bids for private and public projects, including earthwork, concrete, and asphalt paving. You will oversee all administrative and technical aspects of the bidding process.

In this role, you’ll analyze contract documents, determine bid strategies with area management, conduct pre-bid site visits, solicit quotations, and develop accurate takeoffs and cost estimates to ensure competitive proposals.