Senior Construction Estimator – Commercial & Institutional

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 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."