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Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC

Project Estimator

Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC, Metairie, Louisiana, us, 70011

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Our success starts with an investment in and commitment to our people. The Project Estimator will report directly to the Director of Preconstruction. As Project Estimator, you’ll be involved in all aspects of the construction process on a variety of projects from historic renovations and restorations to architecturally forward ground-up projects.

Your main responsibilities will be to prepare budgets by studying specifications, reviewing drawings, negotiating contracts, and identifying all project costs for a variety of jobs. All while effectively communicating with architects, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers in order to obtain bids while qualifying all subcontractors and negotiating price.

The role requires someone who desires to be challenged in the work that you do. We’re looking for a candidate who’s interested in a career rather than just a job. Someone who has a positive, upbeat attitude and an interest in a fast‑paced and high‑growth environment working on selective, private negotiated projects.

Key Role Responsibilities

Uphold the core values

Analyze project proposals to evaluate and prepare requests for estimates

Prepare weekly bid calendar and ensures timely completion of estimates

Review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy

Attend bid meetings and develop and execute bid strategy

Gather construction documents and review historical cost data to understand scope of work to bid

Execute quantity surveys of construction documents

Prepare estimates in corporate software

Obtain pricing for materials

Obtain bids from subcontractors

Prepare cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items

Make an estimate where predetermined standard(s) are not available

Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.

Attend departmental meetings as required

Build relationships with all partners (trade partners, owners, design teams, etc)

Lead meetings as necessary for design‑assist processes

Track and effectively communicate price fluctuations throughout design‑assist processes

Requirements

At least three years of estimating experience in Commercial Building Construction

Working knowledge of construction estimating concepts

Skilled in reading and interpreting plans and specifications

Highly Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Highly Organized

Ability to juggle multiple projects at once & meet hard deadlines

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applicants must complete all steps including the survey linked within the application.

RGGC has been voted one of the best places to work in New Orleans ten times since 2012. The culture here is one of collaboration, integrity, and fairness, always focusing on quality, on-time delivery, and getting the job done right. We are committed to your success, because your success helps the company succeed.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Construction

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