Industrial Estimator II - Preconstruction Pricing

Ryan Companies Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental & vision

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Ryan Companies is seeking an Estimator II for our National Industrial team to lead and support preconstruction, develop cost models, and produce detailed estimates for high-tech manufacturing facilities.

The role requires advancing quantity take-offs, subcontractor pricing, and value-design inputs while mentoring junior staff and ensuring data integrity across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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. Working knowledge of OST, Bluebeam, VICO, Navisworks, and Revit a plus.
• Knowledge of design-build, CM at Risk, and best-value processes.
• Able to teach skills and knowledge to others.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, and procurement methods.
• 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.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Preconstruction collaboration

Estimation management

Reading plans

Excel

Uniformat II

CSI

Subcontractor pricing

Cost modeling

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/management

Tools

OST

Bluebeam

VICO

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Ryan Companies is seeking an Estimator II for our National Industrial team to lead and support preconstruction, develop cost models, and produce detailed estimates for high-tech manufacturing facilities.

The role requires advancing quantity take-offs, subcontractor pricing, and value-design inputs while mentoring junior staff and ensuring data integrity across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.