Senior Estimator

Manhattan Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Professional development programs

Opportunities to work on community projects

Job summary

Manhattan Construction in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Senior Estimator responsible for adhering to company standards and completing all preconstruction activities.

The role focuses on compiling estimates and delivering projects within budget while demonstrating strong adaptability and communication skills. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least eight years of industry experience.

Join us for a rewarding career with a financially strong company offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of industry experience.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Ability to accurately obtain and compile estimates.

Responsibilities

• Establish work teams and attend client/design meetings.
• Utilize BIM for quantity take-offs.
• Compile and review all take-off and pricing.
• Assist with negotiating subcontracts and purchasing.
• Manage turnover or transition meetings.

Skills

Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattan software

Strong networking ability

Conceptual estimating skills

Experience in preconstruction services management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong math/accounting skills

Time-management and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Autodesk software

Estimating and take-off software

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team‑oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• Opportunities to work on exciting community projects.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• Multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies for career growth.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Estimator focuses on companywide success, adhering to MCC Standards and completing all preconstruction activities. The role compiles estimates and drives pre‑construction deliverables to budget while demonstrating adaptability, strong communication, client service skills, and confidence in delivery.

MAJOR DUTIES & 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.
• Assist in the RMP process (ATP – precon forecasters and ATB reviews).
• Compile and review all take‑off and pricing.
• Combine and review estimates.
• Review all sub‑lists with operations team members; assist in complying with prequalification standards.
• Review all tab sheets.
• Lead tab sheet review.
• Assist with 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 oneself in accordance with the Guiding Principles and the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES

• Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattan software.
• Strong networking ability, known in the community.
• Strong conceptual estimating skills.
• Experience delivering preconstruction services and managing budgets.
• Familiarity with logistics and operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math/accounting skills.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Time‑management and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Ability to accurately obtain quantities and compile estimates.
• Knowledge of Autodesk software.
• Knowledge of estimating and take‑off software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience on a one‑to‑one basis).
• Eight years of industry experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Ability to stand, bend, sit, and squat for long periods.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Communicate effectively in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects and tools.
• Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel, primarily within the metropolitan area and sometimes domestically (valid driver's license required).