Senior Estimator

Rycon Construction • Sunrise, FL

2d • 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. 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 Senior Construction Estimator at our Ft. Lauderdale office.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience estimating commercial construction projects to include commercial new/ground up construction, interior renovation/tenant improvement and fit-out projects up to $100 million.
• Must be experienced in quantity take-offs.
• Must have the ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Computer skills required – Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), PlanSwift.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with multiple bid styles (Lump Sum, Competitive Bid, Cost Plus and Negotiated/GMP) is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Florida market is preferred, but not required.
• Bi-lingual is preferred, but not required.
• BCCE/Construction management preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review client RFP’s.
• Prepare bid documents and subcontractor ITBs.
• Review and scope drawings, specifications and project manuals.
• Prepare detailed and job-specific scopes of work.
• Procure, scope and file subcontractor proposals.
• Provide value engineering.
• Prepare project estimates and budgets.
• Prepare project schedules.
• Subcontractor Buy-Out and contract negotiation.
• Attend and document project site visits and walk-throughs.
• Assist the project management team as it relates to pricing changes, owner/subcontractor change orders and scope concerns.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees