JR079 Estimator

Rycon Construction; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) plan

Job summary

Rycon Construction in Gastonia, NC is seeking an experienced cost estimator to join their team. This role involves calculating quantities and costs of construction items for a variety of projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in estimates. Candidates should have a minimum of five years’ experience with commercial construction projects up to $75 million and proficient computer skills.

Rycon offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, ESOP, and 401(k). This is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience estimating commercial construction projects.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Experienced in multiple bid styles.
• Computer skills required – On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Calculate quantities and costs of construction items.
• Research material, labor, and equipment pricing.
• Gather data to support construction market research.
• Enter and calculate data into estimating software.
• Assist the estimating team with data analysis.

Skills

Estimating commercial construction projects

Quantity take-offs

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office Suite

P6 expertise

Job description

What you will do:

• Calculate quantities and costs of construction items for estimating projects.
• Research material, labor, and equipment pricing for cost estimating projects.
• Participate in gathering data to support market condition research, inclusive of but not limited to construction economic trends, current projects, contractor's availability and skill sets, labor force, and other miscellaneous contributions on aspects of construction.
• Enter, calculate and researched data into computer utilizing specific cost estimating software programs.
• Assist in the scope of work of multiple trades to ensure nothing is missed for the project team.
• Assist the estimating team with data conversions and analysis of cost estimating efforts in format and easily understandable.
• Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or member of the business and general community at large.

What you will need to be successful:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience estimating commercial construction projects to include commercial new/ground up construction, interior renovation/tenant improvement and fit-out projects up to $75 million.
• Must be experienced in quantity take-offs.
• Must have the ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Prior experience with multiple bid styles (Lump Sum, Competitive Bid, Cost Plus and Negotiated/GMP) is desirable.
• Computer skills required – On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with P6 is a bonus.
• Knowledge of the southeastern market is preferred, but not required.

Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.