Estimator

Entertimeonline; Glencoe (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance (Company‑

Life Insurance

401K w/Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Career Training and Development

Job summary

Rice Companies in Glencoe, MN is seeking an Estimator to join our team. Estimators are responsible for assisting in all estimating functions, conceptual budgets, database maintenance and historical cost rates.

You will work closely with estimators and project managers, assisting in RFPs, hard bids and other project activities. The position offers competitive pay with family-forward benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Three or fewer years of relevant experience in design/build construction is preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints and taking-offs is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with estimators and project managers on design/build bids and RFPs.
• Build relationships with customers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors and vendors across CSI divisions 2-41.
• Read plans and specs to prepare detailed estimates and backups.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Estimating communication

Team collaboration

Multitask handling

Tools

Sage Timberline estimating

On-Screen takeoff

Job description

• Location 3301 11th St. E.,Glencoe, MN, 55336,United States
• Job Category Professional Services
• Employee Type Exempt Full-Time

Description

Rice Companies is looking for an Estimator to join the team at our Glencoe, MN location. Estimators are responsible for assisting in all estimating functions, conceptual budgets, database maintenance and historical cost/ production rates. Estimators work closely with other estimators and project managers, assisting in RFP’s, hard bids, and other project related activities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work closely with estimators, project managers, architects, and others in a design/ build, team environment pursuing projects and responding to RFP’s.
• Build and maintains effective relationships with customers, owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and other Rice Companies employees.
• Subcontractor, vendor, and supplier bid solicitation. Familiar with CSI Divisions of work 2-41
• Read and interpret project plans, specifications, and other criteria to provide detailed estimates and back-up.
• Utilize company approved costing methodology, data, and systems to present estimate results in a detailed breakdown format suitable for use by the project manager and the project team.
• Prepare detailed quantity lists and take-offs.
• Maintain knowledge of pricing, construability, schedules, and typical construction details.
• Maintain and develop historical cost databases including information on vendors, subcontracts, suppliers, self-performance production rates and other factors that are used in developing conceptual, DD and CD estimates.

Qualifications:

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• One (1) to Three (3) years of relevant experience, ideally within a design/ build commercial construction environment preferred. (drafting, material take offs, measuring/calculating square footage, reading blueprints, etc.)
• Experience with Sage/ Timberline estimating, On-Screen takeoff tools and/ or other industry standard estimating software preferred.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects concurrently and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be proactive and skilled in detailed follow-up.
• Flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem-solving.
• A desire for continuous improvement and close collaboration
• Outstanding interpersonal skills coupled with strong written and oral communication skills are desired. An ability to interact with Clients on a professional and representative manner is a must.

With competitive pay, family-forward benefits and a little fun mixed in, Rice Companies works to build a team that’s second to none.

• Medical and Dental Insurance (Select Employee Only Premiums are 100% Company Paid)
• Life Insurance
• 401K w/Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Training and Development

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $110,000 depending on experience.