Senior Estimator

Manhattan Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Professional development

Leadership programs

Stability & growth

Job summary

Manhattan Construction seeks a Senior Estimator in Houston to lead preconstruction efforts, prepare estimates, and drive deliverables to budget in collaboration with project teams.

Successful candidates will have strong communication, BIM takeoff experience, and proficiency with estimating software, coordinating with clients, vendors, and operations to ensure accurate bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, or equivalent; related experience may substitute.
• 8 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish Work Teams and attend client/design meetings.
• Develop bid strategies and solicit subcontractors.
• Compile & review take-offs and pricing.
• Lead tab sheet reviews and subcontract negotiations.
• Ensure coverage on all scopes of work and assist in budgeting.

Skills

Conceptual estimating

Communication skills

Autodesk software

Estimating software

Takeoff software

Preconstruction

Networking ability

Education

Bachelors in CM

Tools

Autodesk Software

Estimating & Takeoff Software

Manhattan software

Job description

Why Manhattan?

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

We offer large company benefits and professional
development 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 on
our website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Estimator has a focus on companywide
success in adherence to MCC Standards and all preconstruction activities
necessary for the preparation and undertaking of all of Manhattan's preconstruction services. The position is
responsible for compiling estimates & driving precon deliverables to
budget. The Senior Estimator must be a flexible and
adaptable team player and have strong communication and client service skills. In addition, the skill set of owning one's work & being confident in the message
being delivered is crucial to this role.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish Work Teams
• Attends client/design meetings
• Make Assignments
• Solicit Vendors
• Ability to 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
• Assists 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
• 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 ExercisesResponsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching 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 with delivering stellar preconstruction
  services to clients & managing the budget
• 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
• Ability to accurately obtain quantities & compile
  estimates
• 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
• 8 years of industry experience

WORKING CONDITIONS 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 national
construction services firm that provides 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
• 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. For the same
reasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate to
work with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by 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.