JR084 Estimator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, addenda, and other bid documents for assigned trades and scopes.
• Absorb ROM, conceptual, schematic, design-development, GMP, and hard bid estimates as directed by preconstruction leadership.
• Independently lead select assigned projects from pursuit kickoff through final proposal submission, managing takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and proposal delivery.
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor pricing for assigned scopes; follow up to confirm interest and improve bid coverage.
• Independently evaluate and level subcontractor and vendor bids for scope completeness, accuracy, exclusions, qualifications, and pricing competitiveness.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and construction documents to identify scope gaps, risks, and constructability concerns.
• Prepare scope sheets, bid tabs, quantity summaries, pricing comparisons, and other estimate support documents.
• Support value engineering studies, alternate pricing, and cost-saving analysis as directed.
• Maintain organized estimating files, bid documents, addenda logs, and pricing backups.
• Aid in meeting scheduling, agendas, meeting notes, and action item tracking for assigned preconstruction meetings.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction Managers to clarify scope, confirm assumptions, and support timely delivery of deliverables.
• Cover subcontractor outreach, bid list updates, and development of new trade partner contacts.
• Support the handoff from Preconstruction to Operations by providing takeoff backup, bid tabs, and scope notes as requested.
• Manage multiple estimate assignments at the same time while meeting established deadlines.
• Build growing knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, trade coordination, and estimating best practices, with the goal of increasing scope ownership and taking on Preconstruction Manager-level responsibilities over time.
• Support other projects and pursuits as assigned by preconstruction leadership.

Requirements

• Experience in construction estimating, project engineering, field operations, or a related construction role.
• Working knowledge of quantity takeoffs, trade scopes, subcontractor pricing, and bid leveling.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for subcontractor follow-up and internal coordination.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with willingness to grow and take on increasing scope ownership.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Copilot); proficiency in Bluebeam and Excel; takeoff or estimating software experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in construction estimating, project engineering, field operations, or a related construction role.
• Proficiency in construction estimating software and Bluebeam.

Skills

• Construction estimating
• Project engineering
• Field operations
• Subcontractor pricing
• Bid leveling
• Quantity takeoffs
• Trade scopes
• Value engineering
• Cost-saving analysis

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(k)

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.