Rice Companies ยท 20 hours ago
Estimator
Sauk Rapids, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expRice Companies is looking for an experienced Estimator to join the team at their Sauk Rapids, MN headquarters. The Estimator will assist in all estimating functions, conceptual budgets, and work closely with project managers and other estimators on RFPs and project-related activities.
Building MaintenanceBuilding MaterialCommercial Real EstateConstructionConsultingLeasingResidential
Responsibilities
Work closely with estimators, project managers, architects, and others in a design/ build, team environment pursuing projects and responding to RFPs
Build and maintains effective relationships with customers, owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and other Rice Companies employees
Subcontractor, vendor, and supplier bid solicitation
Read and interpret project plans, specifications, and other criteria to provide detailed estimates and back-up
Utilize company approved costing methodology, data, and systems to present estimate results in a detailed breakdown format suitable for use by the project manager and the project team
Prepare detailed quantity lists and take-offs
Maintain knowledge of pricing, construability, schedules, and typical construction details
Maintain cost databases including information on vendors, subcontracts, suppliers, self-performance production rates and other factors that are used in developing conceptual, DD and CD estimates
Qualification
Required
Five (5) + years of relevant experience, ideally within a design/ build commercial construction environment. (drafting, material take offs, measuring/calculating square footage, reading blueprints, etc.)
Must be able to handle multiple projects concurrently and work independently with minimal supervision
Must be proactive and skilled in detailed follow-up
Flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem-solving
A desire for continuous improvement and close collaboration
An ability to interact with Clients on a professional and representative manner is a must
Preferred
Experience with Sage/ Timberline estimating, On-Screen takeoff tools and/ or other industry standard estimating software preferred
Outstanding interpersonal skills coupled with strong written and oral communication skills are desired
Benefits
Medical and Dental Insurance (Select Employee Only Premiums are 100% Company Paid)
Life Insurance
401K w/Employer Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Career Training and Development
Company
Rice Companies
Rice Companies provides construction management, architectural design, building construction and related contracting and brokerage services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Rice
President/ CEO
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