Estimator Senior/Construction

Senior Construction Estimator

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and program management services nationwide. Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. 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 Senior Construction Estimator at our Fort Myers office.

As a Senior Estimator, your role involves assessing bid specifications and drawings to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the project requirements for a successful bid and project acquisition. Collaboration with Project Management teams is essential for proposal and budget follow-ups to secure business closures. Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, and construction facilities.

Cultivate relationships with Subcontractors, Vendors, and Suppliers.

Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits.

Develop and review subcontractors' scope of work, accepting, reviewing, and analyzing their quotes for optimal value.

Generate project bid status reports, ensuring compliance with specifications, contract Statements of Work, and Bid Invitations.

Present cost estimates in alignment with customer proposals, considering general and special conditions.

Craft scope specifications and requirements, input project schedules, perform quantity takeoffs and create cost summary sheets.

Maintain an accurate and current database with cost codes for historical data.

Review Company projects and estimates for accuracy verification.

Utilize relevant company and industry historical data for precise pricing estimates.

Transmit estimates efficiently through Building Connected.

Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant estimating experience of projects starting at $20 million.

Proficiency in BlueBeam and Excel.

Advanced project estimator skills, including performing engineering calculations and effective communication with Application Engineers, Product Managers, Project Managers, Engineering, and Vendors.

Capability to work independently with minimal structure, exercising sound judgment.

Required experience in commercial projects.

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. 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).