Estimator II at Ryan Companies

Compensation

$101,900 – $127,400/yr

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full-time

Description

Ryan Companies is seeking an experienced Estimator II to join their team in Chicago. This role involves managing and supporting estimating efforts during the preconstruction phase, focusing on developing and analyzing detailed cost information. Responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders, performing quantity take-offs, soliciting subcontractor pricing, recommending subcontractors, monitoring estimate updates, ensuring data integrity, and providing preconstruction expertise.

Required Skills

Quantity Take-offs
Subcontractor Pricing
Cost Modeling
Uniformat II System Costs
Microsoft Excel
OST
JOIN
Bluebeam
VICO
Navisworks
Revit

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 6+ years commercial construction experience.
Knowledge of construction means and methods and able to read and understand project plans.
Proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures.
Be able to perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take offs and summarize data in a meaningful way.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of OST, Bluebeam, VICO, Navisworks, and Revit a plus.
Knowledge of design-build, CM at Risk, and best-value processes.
Able to teach skills and knowledge to others.
Able to listen, prioritize, and value the opinions of others.
Preferred Qualifications: knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, and procurement methods.
proficient with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures.
perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take-offs and then summarize data for comparison and evaluation.
working knowledge of DESTINI Estimator, Microsoft Excel, OST, JOIN, BuildingConnected and Bluebeam.
communicate proactively and effectively, and focus on customer needs, expectations, and satisfaction.
display a high level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
experience with commercial industrial and/or sitework estimating.