Senior Estimator

About the role

The Senior Estimator at Manhattan Construction Company plays a pivotal role in ensuring companywide success by adhering to MCC Standards and managing all preconstruction activities. This position requires a focus on preparing and undertaking preconstruction services, compiling estimates, and driving preconstruction deliverables to budget.

Responsibilities

• Establish Work Teams
• Attend client/design meetings
• Make Assignments
• Solicit Vendors
• Utilize BIM for Quantity Take-Offs
• Develop Bid Strategies for Projects
• Create Subcontractor Solicitation Lists
• Ensure Coverage on All Scopes of Work
• Deliver Constructability Review, System Analysis, and Value Management
• Delegate Scope Assignments
• Aids in the RMP process (ATP - precon forecasters & ATB Reviews)
• Compile & Review all Take-Off and Pricing
• Combine / Review Estimates
• Review all sub-lists with operations team members; Assist in complying with prequalification standards
• Review All Tab Sheets
• Lead Tab Sheet Review
• Aid in Negotiating Subcontracts and Purchasing All Major Aspects of the Project
• Support operations team members in developing a job cost budget
• Manage Turnover or Transition Meetings
• Develop Owner Deliverables; Estimate Summary, Estimate Detail, Clarifications
• Assist in Value Management Exercises
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.

Qualifications

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

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

• Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattan software
• Strong networking ability, known in the community
• Strong conceptual estimating skills
• Familiarity with logistics and operations
• 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
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Able to accurately obtain quantities & compile estimates
• Knowledge of Autodesk Software
• Knowledge of Estimating & Takeoff Software