JR119 Estimator

Rycon Construction; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

ESOP

Job summary

Rycon Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator for its Philadelphia office to estimate costs for new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. You will calculate quantities, research pricing, and support market condition analysis for a range of project types.

The role requires at least three years of estimating experience, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with Planswift and MC2. A college degree is preferred but not required, with competitive salary and benefits."

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years experience estimating the construction and renovation of larger commercial and institutional buildings.
• Must be experienced in quantity take-offs.
• Must have the ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Computer skills required – Microsoft Project, MC2, Planswift, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of the Philadelphia market is preferred, but not required.
• College degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate quantities and costs of construction items for estimating projects.
• Research material, labor, and equipment pricing for cost estimating projects.
• Participate in gathering of data to support market condition research, including construction economics, trends, current projects, contractor availability and skill sets, labor force, and other contributions.
• Enter calculated and researched data into cost estimating software programs.
• Assist in developing the scope of work of multiple trades to ensure the entire scope is bought out for the project team.
• Assist the estimating team with data conversions and analysis of cost estimating efforts.
• Respond to inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or business community.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity take-offs

Reading drawings

Cost data research

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Planswift

MC2

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and program management services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, student housing, food service/dining, data centers/mission critical, retail, financial, self-storage, government/municipality, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.

We are seeking an experienced construction Estimator at our Philadelphia office.

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 of data to support market condition research, inclusive of but not limited to: construction economics, trends, current projects, contractor's availability and skill sets, labor force, and other miscellaneous contributions on aspects of construction.
• Enter calculated and researched data into specific cost estimating software programs.
• Assist in developing the scope of work of multiple trades to ensure the entire scope of the project is bought out for the project team.
• Assist the estimating team with data conversions and analysis of cost estimating efforts.
• Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business and general community at large.

What you will need to be successful:

• Minimum of three (3) years experience estimating the construction and renovation of larger commercial and institutional buildings.
• Must be experienced in quantity take-offs.
• Must have the ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Computer skills required – Microsoft Project, MC2, Planswift, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of the Philadelphia market is preferred, but not required.
• College degree preferred, but not required.

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, 401k and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters

Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner.

Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.