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 includes 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
• Conduct themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibit attributes matching the Way We Work

Qualifications

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

Skills & Abilities

• 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