Construction Project Estimator

Riley Construction
  • Waukesha, WI
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
1 day ago

Job Description

Do you want to be part of the Riley Construction Co., Inc. team? We are one of the fastest growing commercial construction companies in the Southeastern WI/Northern IL area and great things are happening! We currently have an opening for a qualified Project Estimator with the option to split time between Kenosha and Milwaukee. There will be a required 6-months training period in the Kenosha office. The Project Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by performing the following duties. Leads project estimation process, partnering with a cross-functional team. Responsibilities:Develop strong relationships with subcontractors to drive increased participation, return after not winning prior bid, and drive a two-way dialog to improve timely communications. Review proposal specifications, drawings, contract documents, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of project estimate.Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and manhour figures.Perform computerized quantity take-off and pricing of all assigned items.Partners with Pre-Construction Coordinator to solicit proposals from subcontractors and material suppliers to complete project scope.Participates in creating preliminary project schedule and/or budget, as requested.Identify missing scope, uncertain scope, areas of risk (including subcontractor questions) and develop strategy to resolve issue/mitigate risk through architect, RFI, proposal clarification, input from project manager, project executive, superintendent, etc.Apply production rates, labor/material/equipment costs, proper mark-up to RCCI self-performed work to establish cost estimate.Review all final estimate packages to insure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.Participate in final bid preparation and bid day activities, sometimes in partnership with other estimators and pre-construction coordinators.Follow awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credits; procuring material, etc.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, or similar disciplineMinimum of 3-5 years of experienceStrong math skillsExperience with commercial construction projectsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, pleasant working environment and team atmosphere. Come join an established firm whose core values include Humility, Integrity, Flexibility and Initiative...understanding that it all begins with our employees! Riley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Numbers & Facts

LocationWaukesha, WI
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
  • Commercial Constructionunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Estimatesunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Contract Analysisunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project Estimatesunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proposal Writingunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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