Senior Construction Estimator — Public Bid & Multi-Trade Projects

RYZEC BUILDING GROUP, LLC; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryzec Building Group is seeking a Construction Estimator with full-cycle commercial construction experience to lead cost estimation, budgeting, and proposal development. You will analyze plans, gather data from architects and subcontractors, and prepare competitive bid packages for multiple trades from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of estimator experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Redteam, MS Project, Excel, Smartsheets, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction or equivalent experience with a solid understanding of the industry.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry, with a proven track record of successfully bidding on and winning public projects.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed blueprints.
• Experienced in construction software (Redteam, Microsoft Project, Excel, Smartsheets, Bluebeam) to organize and manage bids.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project plans and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor bids.
• Manage the bid process from start to finish, including soliciting subcontractor bids and preparing bid packages for submission.
• Conduct thorough cost analyses to identify potential savings and ensure competitive pricing.
• Evaluate project risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain detailed records of estimates, bids, and project documents per company policy.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in construction

Tools

Redteam

Microsoft Project

Excel

Smartsheets

Bluebeam

Job description

Ryzec Building Group is seeking a Construction Estimator with full-cycle commercial construction experience to lead cost estimation, budgeting, and proposal development. You will analyze plans, gather data from architects and subcontractors, and prepare competitive bid packages for multiple trades from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of estimator experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Redteam, MS Project, Excel, Smartsheets, and Bluebeam.