Detail-Driven Commercial Construction Estimator

Ratcliff Construction Company, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ratcliff Construction Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Estimator for commercial construction in Alexandria, LA. You will lead the estimating process from concept through award on hard bid, negotiated, and CMAR projects, collaborating with estimating, operations, and business development teams.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, identify risks, and develop robust estimates to support confident project pursuits and handoffs to operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience preferred.
• Experience estimating for a commercial general contractor strongly preferred.
• Experience with hard bid, negotiated, and CMAR projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, costs, scopes, and sequencing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial estimates from initial setup through final bid submission.
• Develop conceptual budgets and detailed estimates as design progresses.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents for complete scope coverage.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop accurate pricing.
• Identify scope gaps, cost exposures, constructability concerns, and potential project risks before bid day.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier participation and develop strong trade partner coverage.
• Analyze and level subcontractor and supplier proposals for complete scope and pricing.
• Estimate general conditions and applicable self-performed scopes of work.
• Develop bid packages and communicate scope expectations to trade partners.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, scope reviews, and bid-day activities.
• Partner with Business Development on proposals and pursuit strategy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

OST

Bluebeam

CMiC

P6/Microsoft Project

Job description

Ratcliff Construction Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Estimator for commercial construction in Alexandria, LA. You will lead the estimating process from concept through award on hard bid, negotiated, and CMAR projects, collaborating with estimating, operations, and business development teams.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, identify risks, and develop robust estimates to support confident project pursuits and handoffs to operations.