Senior Estimator

Manhattan Construction; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Professional development

Team environment

Community projects

Job summary

Manhattan Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts and drive estimates within MCC standards. You will compile takes and pricing, develop bid strategies, and ensure budget adherence while collaborating with client teams.

The role emphasizes strong communication, adaptability, and ownership of deliverables. This position supports our community‑facing projects and requires teamwork across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent; related experience accepted.
• 8 years of industry experience.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel domestically.

Responsibilities

• Establish Work Teams.
• Attend client/design meetings.
• Make assignments and delegate scope.
• Solicit vendors and prepare bid strategies.
• Utilize BIM for quantity take-offs.
• Develop bid strategies for projects.
• Create subcontractor solicitation lists.
• Review all take-off and pricing; compile estimates.

Skills

Manhattan software

Estimating skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings & specs

Time management

Organizational skills

Math & accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Software

Takeoff Software

Job description

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.

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 Exercises
• Responsible 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).

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