Estimator 2

About the role

The Estimator 2 position at Manhattan Construction Company is focused on supporting the company's preconstruction services in adherence to MCC Standards. This role involves compiling takeoffs, subcontractor deliverables, assisting in estimating, and tab sheet creation. Key responsibilities include creating estimates for scopes of work, negotiating pricing, and managing contracts. The Estimator 2 must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, strong communication, and client service skills.

Major duties & responsibilities

• Responsible for creating estimates for scopes of work assigned
• Basic knowledge of unit pricing
• Provides leadership over smaller projects
• Negotiates pricing for scopes of works assigned
• Makes recommendations for software updates
• Responsible for bid package scopes of work for work assigned
• Aids in creation of bid manual
• Aids in managing historical costs / estimating software database
• Conducts themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibits attributes matching the Way We Work
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job skills & abilities guidelines

• Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattan software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong math/accounting skills
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Time management skills and organizational skills
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Accuracy in obtaining quantities
• Knowledge of Autodesk Software
• Knowledge of Estimating & Takeoff Software

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent
• May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis
• 3 years of industry experience

Working conditions & physical efforts

• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day
• Ability to repeat the same movements
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls
• Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control
• Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs
• Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License)

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan Construction Company is a top-ranked national construction services firm providing preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building, and design-build services. Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC), ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor, Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner, 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner, and 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine). Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our clients' long-term goals, team members, and project partners.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submissions from unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan Construction.