Regional Estimator

Rain for Rent; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career development

Job summary

Rain for Rent is seeking a Regional Estimator to manage overall project cost and pricing for large-scale bids. You will mentor sales teams and analyze construction documents and proposals to prepare safe, profitable projects.

The role uses Zoho, Construct Connect and IIR to identify opportunities, collaborates with Branch Manager and Sales Team to drive bid/quote processes, and develops detailed takeoffs and cost estimates for major projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 5 years related engineering, job costing and/or sales experience or equivalent.
• Sales experience in construction rentals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Study specifications to plan procedures for job execution, including timelines and staffing.
• Coordinate with Fleet and Engineering to ensure quote scope and availability.
• Research construction documents to determine estimated costs.
• Develop scope of work, schedule, and installation process.
• Review bid requirements and coordinate contract terms and conditions.
• Include value-engineering ideas on bids.
• Submit 100% of bids and budgets on time.
• Clarify plans and specs with architects, PMs and engineers when needed.
• Develop accurate unit costs.
• Attend pre-bid and site tours as needed.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs using company formats.
• Develop value engineering and management analysis options.

Skills

Bid management

Cost estimation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

ZOHO

Construct Connect

Industrial Info Resources

Job description

The Regional Estimator is responsible for the overall large project cost and price estimating to include mining for new and upcoming project bidding. Provides project application, installation, operation, risk training, and mentoring to the inside and outside sales team to win profitable projects. Works with customers and RFR internal resources to analyze construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other materials to prepare safe and profitable projects.

What we do:

At Rain for Rent, we move water - every day. As the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions, we’re recognized for our systems engineering expertise, cost-effective problem solving, and the high value we deliver to organizations facing critical liquid management challenges. Our experienced teams, supported by skilled engineers, are continually redefining what customers expect from a liquid handling provider. We design innovative equipment and harness cutting-edge technology to meet the demands of the toughest environments. From water handling and irrigation to temporary liquid storage, our solutions consistently exceed customer expectations for quality and service. We are committed to completing every project safely, efficiently, on time - and done right the first time.

To learn more about Rain for Rent please check out this short 2 minute YouTube video here.

Rain for Rent employees take great pride in being part of a family-owned company with a rich and enduring legacy. For over 91 years, we’ve delivered consistent, high-quality products and services to our customers. With more than 70 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, Rain for Rent remains committed to excellence. Honesty and integrity are at the core of everything we do. Our dedicated team strives to exceed expectations through exceptional service and unwavering quality.

Summary:

As a Regional Estimator, you will be responsible for the overall large project cost and price estimating to include mining for new and upcoming project bidding. Provides project application, installation, operation, risk training, and mentoring to the inside and outside sales team to win profitable projects. Works with customers and RFR internal resources to analyze construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other materials to prepare safe and profitable projects.

Duties Include:

Utilizes ZOHO, Construct Connect and Industrial Info Resources (IIR) to identify significant opportunities on large projects.
Collaborates with the Branch Manager and Sales Team to manage the bid/quote process for significant opportunities.

• Studies specifications to assist the operations team in planning procedures for job execution on basis of starting, completion times, work environment, and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Collaborates with Fleet and Engineering to ensure equipment in the quote is within scope requirements and available during the specified time period.
• Researches construction documents and analyzes specifications to determine estimated costs.
• Produce scope of work/schedule/installation process.
• Review bid requirements and coordinate contract terms and conditions.
• Include value-engineering ideas on bids.
• Submits 100% of bids and budgets in a timely manner.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects, project managers, and engineers when necessary.
• Develops unit costs accurately.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings and site tours as needed.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Perform accurate, thorough, and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail, and coding for all project documents.
• Develops and analyzes value engineering and management analysis options.

What we offer:

At Rain for Rent, we take pride in taking care of our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Nine paid holidays and a generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
• Company-sponsored training and career development opportunities
• And many other valuable perks

We are proud to support those who have served our country. We are honored to share that Rain for Rent has earned the Military Friendly Employer Gold (MFE) Gold Designation for 2026! This is our fourth consecutive year being recognized, and our second year achieving Gold-level distinction. We are committed to hiring and supporting veterans. Vets - Rain for Rent When you join the Rain for Rent team, you're not just building a career-you're building meaningful relationships, doing work that matters, and making a positive impact in your community.

Rain for Rent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Travel Required

Yes . 1-25%

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

5 years related engineering, job costing and/or sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Sales experience in construction rentals preferred