Assistant Estimator

Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.

As an Assistant Estimator you will assist the estimating staff by doing detailed take-offs for construction projects. You will also have a role in developing thorough and accurate project cost estimates to ensure customer expectations and business goals are attained. The salary range is $66,000.00 – $80,000.00.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• HSA Account with Company Contribution
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
• Company Paid:
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, mapping, specifications, and related documents
• Assists in identifying labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, mapping, specifications, and related documents
• Assists in computing costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Assists in preparing estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Attends site visits with stakeholder. Approximately 20% of time will be spent in the field
• Solicit proposals from vendors and analyze them for best value

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or Construction Management preferred
• Entry Level acceptable. Minimal estimating experience or project management experience would be beneficial to the applicant.
• Proficient computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Experience with estimating software. Experience with Blue Beam or other take-off software
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid
• Knowledge of Civil Construction
• Project Management Experience
• Utility Construction Experience
• Knowledge of Project Management
• Hands on experience with complex data research activities
• Good understanding of data analysis methods and KPIs
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver
• Knowledge of Environmental Guidelines

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested

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