Estimator

• 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.
• Maintain and develop historical 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.
• Read and interpret project plans, specifications, and other criteria to provide detailed estimates and back-up.
• Prepare detailed quantity lists and take-offs.
• Work closely with estimators, project managers, architects, and others in a design/ build, team environment pursuing projects and responding to RFP’s.
• Build and maintains effective relationships with customers, owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and other Rice Companies employees.

Rice Companies is looking for an experienced Estimator to join our Fargo, ND team. An Estimator is responsible for assisting in all estimating functions, conceptual budgets, database maintenance and historical cost/ production rates. The estimator works closely with other estimators, assisting in RFP’s, hard bids, and other project related activities.

• Must be able to handle multiple projects concurrently and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain knowledge of pricing, construability, schedules, and typical construction details.
• Flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem-solving.
• Must be proactive and skilled in detailed follow-up.
• Experience with Sage/ Timberline estimating, On-Screen takeoff tools and/ or other industry standard estimating software preferred.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of relevant experience, ideally within a design/ build commercial construction environment preferred. (drafting, material take offs, measuring/calculating square footage, reading blueprints, etc.)
• Outstanding interpersonal skills coupled with strong written and oral communication skills are desired. An ability to interact with Clients on a professional and representative manner is a must.

With competitive pay, family-forward benefits and a little fun mixed in, Rice Companies works to build a team that’s second to none.

• Career Training and Development
• Life Insurance
• Medical and Dental Insurance (Select Employee Only Premiums are 100% Company Paid)
• 401K w/Employer Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)