Estimator

Rycon Construction•Philadelphia, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Rycon Construction, Inc. is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services nationwide. Rycon is an ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and is celebrating our 35th anniversary this year (2024). We have nine offices, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Charlotte, Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC., and specialize in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. Rycon's portfolio consists of projects and developments in health care, educational (K-12 & higher ed), industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, retail, financial, food service/dining, governmental, hospitality, cannabis, self-storage, and LEED facilities. We excel in preconstruction planning, MEP expertise, with experienced project team members focused on the multiple markets we serve. We also have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally. We are seeking an experienced construction Estimator at our Philadelphia office.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years experience estimating the construction and renovation of larger commercial and institutional buildings.
Must be experienced in quantity take-offs.
Must have the ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
Computer skills required – Microsoft Project, MC2, Planswift, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Philadelphia market is preferred, but not required.
College degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Calculate quantities and costs of construction items for estimating projects.
Research 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 economics, trends, current projects, contractor's availability and skill sets, labor force, and other miscellaneous contributions on aspects of construction.
Enter calculated and researched data into specific cost estimating software programs.
Assist in developing the scope of work of multiple trades to ensure the entire scope of the project is bought out for the project team.
Assist the estimating team with data conversions and analysis of cost estimating efforts.
Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business and general community at large.