Estimator

For 42 years retailers, developers, food services and commercial businesses have relied on Rectenwald Brothers for general construction services throughout North America. We are looking to expand our growing team with an Estimator position.

Position Description: Supports the CEO and VP of Construction in all estimating functions through the process required during the preconstruction phase and estimate. This position is responsible for quantity take-offs, budget controls, value engineering, and ensure that estimates and bids are complete, and accurate.

Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and design documents
• Manage subcontractor bid lists for budget pricing and bidding.
• Manage distribution of current design documents for subcontractor budgeting and bidding and ensure sufficient subcontractor input is received.
• Perform quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for all assigned trades and building systems
• Prepare subcontractor bid proposal forms and subcontractor bid recording sheets for assigned trades. Evaluate subcontractor input for scope inclusion. Identify scope gaps and overlaps.
• Develop, lead or support the assembly of all estimate, or bid documents required by and submitted to the Owner.
• Actively participate in estimate review meetings with architects, engineers, and owners and incorporate comments, feedback, and input into revised estimates.  Assemble revised documents for final submission.
• Develop project schedules
• Act as a liaison to the business development and operations department to ensure a proper handoff at turnover meetings.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction managements or relevant experience in lieu of education.
• Minimum of (5) years of experience in a construction related field

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Supplemental insurance
  • Company fully paid LTD and Accident insurance