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Estimator II - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies

Minneapolis, MN · HybridFull-time$99–120K/yrPosted 6 days agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$99–120K/yr
Location
Minneapolis, MNHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Ryan Companies is hiring two Estimator II professionals to provide estimating management and support during preconstruction. The role creates and analyzes detailed cost information, develops conceptual and detailed estimates, and supports project teams, clients, and developers with preconstruction expertise. The position can work onsite four days a week in the Minneapolis, Chicago, or Austin office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction Means and Methods, requiredPlan Reading, requiredCSI Work Breakdown Structures, requiredUniformat II, requiredQuantity Take-Offs, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredOST, nice to haveBluebeam, nice to haveVICO, nice to haveNavisworks, nice to haveRevit, nice to haveDesign-Build, requiredCM at Risk, requiredBest-Value Processes, requiredTeaching, requiredListening, requiredPrioritization, requiredValuing Others' Opinions, required

Qualifications

Engineering, Architecture, or Management Degree or Relevant Experience, required6+ Years Commercial Construction Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description:

Ryan Companies is hiring 2 Estimator II professionals! This roles provides estimating management and support during the preconstruction process. This position focuses on the creation and analysis of detailed cost information. This role can either work onsite 4 days a week in Minneapolis, Chicago, or Austin office.

Some things you can expect to do:

  • Work with project managers to develop conceptual and detailed estimates.

  • Perform quantity take-offs of all construction systems.

  • Create project estimates individually and with a team.

  • Solicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bid proposals.

  • Scope and select subcontractors based on best value and project requirements.

  • Record final estimates and maintain cost history.

  • Support the development, architectural, and construction team with preconstruction expertise including value design, costs, project schedule, procurement, and project pursuits.

  • Train Cost Engineers and Project Management staff.

  • Review and provide feedback on project estimates created by the project managers. Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing, and available resources

  • Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets of types. Capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs

To be successful in this role you should have:

  • 4 engineering, architectural or management degree required, or experience in relevant field.

  • 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.

  • Knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, and procurement methods.

  • Able to listen, prioritize, and value the opinions of others.

Compensation:

The annual salary is $99,000 - 120,000 per year. The base salary may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities.

Eligibility: Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement and Savings Benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Pet insurance
  • Charitable Donation Matching
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Notice to Candidates: Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [email protected]

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,112 open Estimator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$99–120K/yr
  • Minnesota median$90–149K/yr42 salary ranges
  • US median$90–149K/yr1,288 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $110K, is 8% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of Estimator salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 57 open Estimator jobs in Minnesota and 2,112 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Estimator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,635 postings).
Education
305 of the 2,112 open Estimator jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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