JR125 Preconstruction Manager/Estimator

Job Description

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 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.

 

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, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). 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.