JR125 Preconstruction Manager/Estimator

Rycon Construction; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RyconConstruction, an ESOP-owned national contractor, seeks an experienced Preconstruction Manager/Estimator for its Building Group in Pittsburgh. The role focuses on cost estimating, data research, and market condition analysis to support project wins.

You will review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, lead or support the estimating team, and develop trade scopes. Proficiency with Planswift/Microsoft Office and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years estimating or operations experience on construction projects up to $200 million.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Experience leading or supporting a project estimating team.
• Experience performing quantity take-offs.

Responsibilities

• Preform documentation review and quantity take-offs.
• Research material, labor, and equipment pricing.
• Participate in gathering data to support market condition research.
• Calculate researched data into cost estimating software programs.
• Develop trade specific scopes of work for projects to align with project documentation.
• Lead and/or support the estimating team with cost and trade scope analysis.
• Respond to inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, or community members.

Skills

Reading drawings

Estimating cost

Team leadership

Data collection

Tools

Microsoft Project

OST

Planswift

MC2

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

RyconConstruction 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,Ryconspecializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs,Ryconis equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types.Rycon’sportfolio 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 Preconstruction Manager/Estimator for our Building Group at our Pittsburgh office

What you will do:

• Preform documentation review and quantity take-offs.
• Research material, labor, and equipment pricing.
• Participate in gathering of data to support market condition research, inclusive of, but not limited to: construction market trends, current projects, contractor's availability, skill sets, labor force, and other miscellaneous contributions on aspects of construction cost and performance.
• Calculate researched data into specific cost estimating software programs.
• Develop trade specific scopes of work for projects to align with project documentation and investigation.
• Lead and/or support the estimating team with cost and trade scope analysis in a clear understandable format.
• 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:

• The ability to read project drawings and interpret specifications.
• Minimum of 7 years estimating or operations experience on construction projects ranging up to $200 million.
• Experience performing quantity take-offs.
• Experience leading or supporting a project estimating team.
• Computer skills required – Microsoft Project, OST, MC2, Planswift, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Pittsburgh market preferred, but not required.
• Mission critical data center experience is a plus
• Relevant experience in new construction and/or renovations of commercial office, health care, multi-unit residential, higher education and retail buildings.

AtRyconConstruction, 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.Ryconoffers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package thatincludes,medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates willbe requiredtosubmit toa background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

RyconConstruction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.