Mechanical Estimator

Manhattan Construction Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Group is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to drive preconstruction activities and prepare mechanical and fire protection estimates. You will guide owners, coordinate with vendors, and ensure deliverables stay within budget.

Strong communication and message confidence are essential. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CM or Engineering and at least 5 years of industry experience, with knowledge of mechanical scopes and estimating software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in estimating or preconstruction.
• Experience with mechanical scope of work and subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Create estimates for mechanical and fire protection scopes.
• Solicit vendor pricing and negotiate costs.
• Own contracts and bid packages for mechanical work.
• Update and maintain estimating databases and tools.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Adhere to MCC standards and contribute to preconstruction deliverables.

Skills

Strong communication

Read drawings and specs

Estimating software

Autodesk software

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Manhattan estimating tools

Estimating software

Autodesk software

Job description

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builderscommitted to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, ourclients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have beenwith the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it aboutManhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professionaldevelopment opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet onour website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

If Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share yourresume with us!

POSITIONSUMMARY:

The Mechanical Estimator has a focus oncompanywide success in adherence to MCC Standards and all preconstructionactivities necessary for the preparation and undertaking for all of Manhattan’s preconstruction services related to themechanical scope of work. The position is responsible for compiling estimates,guiding owners, & driving precon deliverables to budget. The Mechanical Estimator must be a flexibleand adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and clientservice skills. In addition, the skill set of owning one’s work & being confident in the messagethat is being delivered is crucial to this role.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for creating estimates for mechanical /fire protection scopes of work assigned
• Basic knowledge of unit pricing for mechanical / fireprotection scopes of work
• Basic knowledge of mechanical / fire protection scopesof work
• Owns Vendor Solicitation for mechanical / fireprotection scopes of work
• Negotiates pricing for mechanical / fire protectionscopes of work
• Owns contracts for mechanical / fire protection scopesof work
• Responsible for bid package mechanical / fireprotection scopes of work
• Assists in managing historical costs / estimatingsoftware database for mechanical / fire protection scopes of work
• Makes recommendations for software updates formechanical / fire protection scopes of work
• Responsible for conductingthemselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibitingattributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned

JOBSKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

• Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattansoftware
• Strong networking ability, known in thecommunity
• Strong written and verbal communicationskills
• Strong math/accounting skills
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality atall times
• Time management skills and organizationalskills
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Ability to accurately obtain quantities & compileestimates
• Knowledge of Autodesk Software
• Knowledge of Estimating & Takeoff Software

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis
• 5 years of industry experience
• Experience w/ & Knowledge of Mechanical scope of work(subcontractor / design firm)

WORKINGCONDITIONS AND 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 is a top-ranked nationalconstruction services firm that provides preconstruction, constructionmanagement, 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
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership andheadquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and buildingexcellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethicalconduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support ourclients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the samereasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate towork with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.