Industrial Estimator II: Preconstruction & Cost Modeling

Ryan Companies Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits

PTO

Education Assistance

Job summary

Ryan Companies is hiring an Estimator II for our National Industrial team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on estimating management and support during preconstruction, creating detailed cost analyses for facilities like high-tech manufacturing plants and biotech sites.

You will collaborate with preconstruction managers, project managers, and estimators to develop accurate conceptual and detailed estimates, perform quantity take-offs, solicit subcontractor pricing, and mentor junior staff while

Qualifications

• 4 year engineering, architectural or management degree required, or experience in relevant field.
• 6+ years commercial construction experience.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods and able to read and understand project plans.
• Proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures.
• Be able to perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take offs, and summarize data in a meaningful way.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of design-build, CM at Risk, and best-value processes.
• Able to teach skills and knowledge to others.
• Able to listen, prioritize, and value the opinions of others.

Responsibilities

• Work with preconstruction managers, project managers, and other estimators to develop accurate and timely conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs of all construction systems.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bidding events.
• Scope, select and recommend subcontractors based on best value and project requirements.
• Create and monitor project estimate updates with the evolution and refinement of project scope.
• Champion data integrity through consistent archiving of estimates and tracking historic costs.
• Support the development, architecture, and construction teams with preconstruction expertise including cost validation, value design, preconstruction project schedule input, procurement lead times, and project pursuit assistance.
• Support, review, and provide feedback on project estimates created by the project managers and other estimators.
• Assist and mentor new estimators, project managers, and preconstruction engineers.
• Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets, capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs.

Education

4 year engineering, architectural or management degree

Tools

OST

Bluebeam

VICO

Navisworks

Revit

DESTINI Estimator

JOIN

BuildingConnected

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ryan Companies is hiring an Estimator II for our National Industrial team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on estimating management and support during preconstruction, creating detailed cost analyses for facilities like high-tech manufacturing plants and biotech sites.

You will collaborate with preconstruction managers, project managers, and estimators to develop accurate conceptual and detailed estimates, perform quantity take-offs, solicit subcontractor pricing, and mentor junior staff while