Estimator

Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Fringe benefits package

Job summary

Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. is seeking an estimator to prepare cost estimates for private and public projects, overseeing all bid-related activities including Earthwork, concrete, and asphalt scopes.

The role requires collaborating with area management, evaluating subcontractor quotes, and driving value engineering to strengthen competitiveness and maximize win probability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in related field.
• Experience with cost estimating/budgeting.
• Viewpoint, Bluebeam, and HCSS HeavyBid experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

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 and alternative solutions to improve competitiveness.
• Develop, prepare, and submit bid proposals.
• Negotiate and secure contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Monitor daily job costs and performance, utilizing lessons learned to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring high levels of client satisfaction

Skills

Cost estimating

Bid development

Subcontractor quotations

Value engineering

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Viewpoint

Bluebeam

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Join Rieth-Riley and Pave the Road to Success!

Rieth-Riley is a team of motivated, highly qualified individuals who are committed to the success of every project. The employee owners at Rieth-Riley remain dedicated to moving forward. It's the way we think, the way we act — the way we approach every asphalt, concrete, bridge, and construction projects. We are a 100% employee-owned company. 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

Prepares cost estimates for a variety of private and public projects with scopes of work including earthwork, concrete, and asphalt paving. For assigned projects, oversees all administrative and technical aspects of the bidding process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 and alternative solutions to improve competitiveness.
• Develop, prepare, and submit bid proposals.
• Negotiate and secure contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Monitor daily job costs and performance, utilizing lessons learned to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring high levels of client satisfaction

Key Competencies

• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Team ability - prioritizing team success
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Three (3) or more years of experience in related field
• Experience with cost estimating/budgeting
• Viewpoint, Bluebeam, and HCSS HeavyBid (or equivalent bidding software) experience a plus

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.

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]