What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Estimator - Assistant to Lead Estimator position at Rafferty Construction, Inc.?
Benefits:
Rafferty Construction, Inc., a rapidly growing national commercial construction company headquartered in Franklin, Indiana, is seeking a competent, self-motivated Construction Superintendent to join our team. We specialize in ground-up construction, interior tenant build-outs, and restaurant projects, serving clients across more than 25 markets nationwide.
Job Overview
We are a general contractor focused on commercial build-outs, remodels, and tenant improvements. We need a capable Commercial Estimator to join as assistant to the Lead estimator. The long-term goal is for this person to become fully competent in every aspect of the estimating role so we have strong bench depth and capacity as the company handles more and more projects.
You will support current workload while developing the skills to independently handle full estimates, proposals, and related tasks.
Duties
Join us at Rafferty Construction, Inc. where your contributions will help shape innovative commercial spaces while advancing your career in the thriving field of construction estimating. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that values growth, learning, and excellence.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Rafferty Construction, Inc., a rapidly growing national commercial construction company headquartered in Franklin, Indiana, is seeking a competent, self-motivated Construction Superintendent to join our team. We specialize in ground-up construction, interior tenant build-outs, and restaurant projects, serving clients across more than 25 markets nationwide.
Job Overview
We are a general contractor focused on commercial build-outs, remodels, and tenant improvements. We need a capable Commercial Estimator to join as assistant to the Lead estimator. The long-term goal is for this person to become fully competent in every aspect of the estimating role so we have strong bench depth and capacity as the company handles more and more projects.
You will support current workload while developing the skills to independently handle full estimates, proposals, and related tasks.
Duties
- Assist with plan review, customer communication, and bid preparation
- Solicit and analyze subcontractor bids from multiple trades
- Help build detailed estimates, proposals, scopes of work, and bid packages
- Support subcontractor negotiations, value engineering, and cost analysis
- Maintain bid files, subcontractor database, and project documentation
- Over time, independently run complete bids from Customer introduction to contracts
- Local to Central Indiana
- Hands-on commercial estimating experience preferred.
- Blueprint reading and takeoff skills are a plus.
- Solid Excel abilities (we rely heavily on spreadsheets for bids).
- Highly organized, detail-focused, and good at documentation.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to occasionally visit job sites.
Join us at Rafferty Construction, Inc. where your contributions will help shape innovative commercial spaces while advancing your career in the thriving field of construction estimating. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that values growth, learning, and excellence.
Salary : $22 - $25