Estimator

Rycon Construction • North Bethesda, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build 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 healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, food service/dining, retail, financial, self-storage, governmental, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.

We are seeking an experienced construction Estimator for our Washington D.C. office.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience estimating commercial projects.
• 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, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Washington D.C. market preferred, but not required.
• Relevant experience in the new construction of office, multi-unit residential, higher education, warehousing and distribution and retail buildings is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of both lump sum bids and GMP estimates.
• Participate in meetings and presentations with clients, architects and engineers.
• 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.
• Serve as bid lead and mentor other estimators

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed