JR152 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 construction Estimator for our Fort Myers office .

What you will do:  

• Calculate quantity take offs and estimate costs and conceptual budgets for estimating construction projects.
• Research and forecast material, labor, and equipment pricing for cost estimating projects.
• Participate in gathering of data to support market condition research, inclusive of but not limited to construction economic, trends, current projects, contractor's availability and skill sets, labor force, and other miscellaneous contributions on aspects of construction.
• Enter calculate and researched data into computer utilizing specific cost estimating software programs.
• Create scopes of work and bid packages of multiple trades to ensure nothing is missed for the project team.
• Assist the estimating team with data conversions and analysis of cost estimating efforts in format and easily understandable.
• Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or member of the business and general community at large.

What you will need to be successful:  

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience estimating commercial interior renovation, tenant improvement, and/or fit out projects up to $5 million.
• Must be experienced in quantity take-offs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and through email.
• Must have the ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Computer skills required – Microsoft Project, MC2, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Fort Myers market preferred, but not required.

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.