JR125 Estimator

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 delivers a comprehensive range of services across 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. The company also operates an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships and installs nationally.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Estimator for our Building Group at our Pittsburgh office.

Responsibilities

• Perform documentation review and quantity take-offs.
• Research material, labor, and equipment pricing.
• Participate in gathering data to support market condition research, including construction market trends, current projects, contractor availability, skill sets, labor force, and other aspects of construction cost and performance.
• Calculate researched data into specific cost estimating software programs.
• Develop trade-specific scopes of work for projects to align with project documentation and investigation.
• Lead and/or support the estimating team with cost and trade scope analysis in a clear, understandable format.
• Respond to inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business and general community.

Requirements

• Ability to read project drawings and interpret specifications.
• Minimum of 4-6 years estimating or operations experience on construction projects ranging up to $200 million.
• Experience performing quantity take-offs.
• Experience leading or supporting a project estimating team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, OST, MC2, Planswift, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of the Pittsburgh market preferred but not required.
• Relevant experience in new construction and/or renovations of commercial office, healthcare, multi-unit residential, higher education, and retail buildings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Advancement opportunities.