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Estimator- Commercial Construction

Ratcliff Companies
Alexandria, USA
Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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What You'll Do

  • As an Estimator, you'll help lead the estimating process from early concept through project award across hard bid, negotiated, and CMAR projects. You'll work closely with our estimating, operations, and business development teams while developing relationships with the trade partners and project stakeholders who help us build successful projects.
  • You'll be expected to:
  • Manage commercial estimates from initial setup through final bid submission
  • Develop conceptual budgets and detailed estimates as design progresses
  • Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to ensure complete scope coverage
  • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop accurate pricing
  • Identify scope gaps, cost exposures, constructability concerns, and potential project risks before bid day
  • Solicit subcontractor and supplier participation and develop strong trade partner coverage
  • Analyze and level subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure scope and pricing are complete
  • Estimate general conditions and applicable self-performed scopes of work
  • Develop bid packages and clearly communicate scope expectations to trade partners
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, scope reviews, and bid-day activities
  • Partner with Business Development on proposals, presentations, interviews, and pursuit strategy as needed
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, engineers, and internal project teams
  • Support project handoff after award and help ensure the operations team understands the assumptions, scope, risks, and opportunities built into the estimate
  • Maintain estimating information and historical cost data to help improve the accuracy and consistency of future estimates
  • What We're Looking For
  • We're looking for an Estimator who
  • doesn't make assumptions when they can find the answer.
  • The right person is naturally curious, organized, and thorough. They know when something doesn't look right and are willing to dig deeper, ask questions, and follow up until they understand it. They can manage deadlines without sacrificing accuracy and understand that a strong estimate creates the foundation for a successful project.
  • You may be a great fit if you:
  • Have experience estimating commercial construction projects for a general contractor
  • Can independently manage an estimate from initial setup through bid submission
  • Understand commercial construction costs, CSI divisions, trade scopes, and estimating practices
  • Can read plans and specifications and recognize missing, conflicting, or unclear scope
  • Are analytical and detail-oriented without losing sight of the overall project
  • Are comfortable working under bid deadlines and managing multiple priorities
  • Take ownership of your work and follow through on details
  • Communicate confidently with subcontractors, suppliers, design teams, and internal teams
  • Understand the importance of building and maintaining strong trade partner relationships
  • Look for ways to improve estimating processes, information, and consistency over time
  • Experience & Qualifications
  • 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience preferred
  • Experience estimating for a commercial general contractor strongly preferred
  • Experience with hard bid, negotiated, and/or CMAR projects
  • Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, costs, scopes, and sequencing
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam, CMiC, P6, Microsoft Project, or similar construction technology preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent commercial construction estimating experience will also be considered
  • What You'll Find at Ratcliff
  • We want people to build careers here, not simply fill positions. Ratcliff offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability, accident, critical illness, and life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • If you're an experienced Estimator who takes pride in accuracy, asks the right questions, builds strong relationships, and wants your work to directly influence the projects Ratcliff pursues and builds, we'd like to hear from you.

Qualifications

  • We're looking for an Estimator who
  • doesn't make assumptions when they can find the answer.
  • The right person is naturally curious, organized, and thorough. They know when something doesn't look right and are willing to dig deeper, ask questions, and follow up until they understand it. They can manage deadlines without sacrificing accuracy and understand that a strong estimate creates the foundation for a successful project.
  • Have experience estimating commercial construction projects for a general contractor
  • Can independently manage an estimate from initial setup through bid submission
  • Understand commercial construction costs, CSI divisions, trade scopes, and estimating practices
  • Can read plans and specifications and recognize missing, conflicting, or unclear scope
  • Are analytical and detail-oriented without losing sight of the overall project
  • Are comfortable working under bid deadlines and managing multiple priorities
  • Take ownership of your work and follow through on details
  • Communicate confidently with subcontractors, suppliers, design teams, and internal teams
  • Understand the importance of building and maintaining strong trade partner relationships
  • Look for ways to improve estimating processes, information, and consistency over time
  • Experience & Qualifications
  • Experience with hard bid, negotiated, and/or CMAR projects
  • Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, costs, scopes, and sequencing
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • What You'll Find at Ratcliff
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability, accident, critical illness, and life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • If you're an experienced Estimator who takes pride in accuracy, asks the right questions, builds strong relationships, and wants your work to directly influence the projects Ratcliff pursues and builds, we'd like to hear from you.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience preferred
  • Experience estimating for a commercial general contractor strongly preferred
  • Experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam, CMiC, P6, Microsoft Project, or similar construction technology preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent commercial construction estimating experience will also be considered

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