Jr. Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.

At RIPA, our continued success as a site contractor is attributed to our highly experienced and knowledgeable field management team. Comprising skilled project managers and superintendents, they are the driving force behind our exceptional quality, productivity, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are actively involved in professional organizations such as NUCA, SUCA, Associated Builders & Contractors, TBBA, American Society of Professional Estimators, the Society for Human Resource Management, and HR Tampa.

Working at RIPA & Associates comes with a range of benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program, Company-provided Life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Ripa & Associates is seeking a motivated Junior Estimator to join our team. As a Junior Estimator, you will work closely with our senior estimating team to assist in preparing accurate and timely cost estimates/bids for various private, public, municipal, and governmental construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Performing all quantity takeoffs, or overseeing takeoffs performed by others, using Agtek, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel.
• Submit timely RFI to owner/engineer to ensure accurate proposals.
• Soliciting quotes from subs and suppliers. Provide ample time and quantities for vendors & subs to provide accurate quotes. Assist vendors / Subs in preparing responsible quotes.
• Assist estimator in preparing the estimate in B2W Estimate.
• Ensure that all applicable information (quotes, correspondence, addenda, etc.) is appropriate folder in the electronic bid folder for use by others.
• Once a job is won, prepare Sodding, Sidewalk, Cut-Fill reports, and other various exhibits to ensure proper hand-off to the project management team.
• Assist Estimator in preparation for hand-off meetings with the project management team.
• Continue to grow and learn estimating practices with the goal of becoming an Estimator in the future.

Requirements:

• 2+ years experienced as a junior estimator or in a similar role.
• A degree in engineering, construction science or construction management preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills, verbal, and oral communication.
• Excellent time management and scheduling skills.
• Proficient in using computer applications.
• Excellent mathematics.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft office suite.
• Experience with Agtek, Bluebeam & B2W software preferred.

RIPA provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Gender, National Origin, Age, Disability, Veteran Status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable Federal Laws.

RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.

Company Description

RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.