Estimator

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

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 all 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 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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
• 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] .

It is the policy of Rieth-Riley to assure that applicants are employed, and that employers 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. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. Further, Rieth-Riley will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the religious observations and practices of employees, unless to do so would cause Rieth-Riley an undue hardship.

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