Estimator Assistant to Lead Estimator - Growth Path
RAFFERTY CONSTRUCTION INC
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Job summary
Rafferty Construction, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Estimator to assist the Lead Estimator. Join a growing national commercial contractor with focus on ground-up, tenant improvements and restaurant projects.
You will support bid development, plan reviews, and subcontractor coordination while developing the full estimating skill set to eventually handle complete bids. Starting compensation is hourly, with growth as you gain experience and contribute to proposals, bid packages, and project
Qualifications
- Blueprint reading is essential.
- Takeoff experience is a plus.
- Excel proficiency is required for bid spreadsheets.
- Strong documentation and organization skills are needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist with plan review, customer communication, and bid preparation
- Solicit and analyze subcontractor bids from multiple trades
- Help build detailed estimates, proposals, scopes of work, and bid packages
- Support subcontractor negotiations, value engineering, and cost analysis
- Maintain bid files, subcontractor database, and project documentation
- Over time, independently run complete bids from customer introduction to contracts
- Filing for permits
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Job description
Rafferty Construction, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Estimator to assist the Lead Estimator. Join a growing national commercial contractor with focus on ground-up, tenant improvements and restaurant projects.
You will support bid development, plan reviews, and subcontractor coordination while developing the full estimating skill set to eventually handle complete bids. Starting compensation is hourly, with growth as you gain experience and contribute to proposals, bid packages, and project
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