Senior Estimator | Commercial Construction

Michael Kinder & Sons, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits paying 90% employee

Paid vacation and wellness time

401k with match

Education reimbursement

Expense reimbursement

Leadership and career growth

Job summary

Michael Kinder & Sons, Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator to prepare detailed estimates and proposals for hard bid and negotiated projects ranging from $1M to $100MM. You will lead takeoffs, pricing, and bid submissions, coordinating with clients, architects, and trade partners.

The role requires an 8-year background in commercial construction and 5+ years in estimating, with strong writing, organization and computer skills. Fort Wayne-based family firm with growth opportunities and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Commercial Construction experience: 8 years.
• Estimating Software experience: 5 years.
• Estimating experience: 5 years.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills with solid computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead Final Review of Contract Documents, General Requirements, and Scope.
• Identify Risks, Clarifications, Assumptions, and Exclusions prior to submission.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and contracting requirements.
• Assign scope packages and responsibilities to estimating team members.
• Review pricing, quantities, and scope coverage for accuracy.
• Compile, finalize, and submit project estimates and bid packages.
• Maintain client, vendor, and industry relationships.
• Mentor junior estimators and lead internal estimate reviews.

Skills

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

SENIOR ESTIMATOR | COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Challenging projects. Reachable clients. Reliable processes. Engaged, organized workspace.

The Estimating Team of Michael Kinder & Sons is focused on preparing detailed estimates and proposals for hard bid and negotiated projects ranging from $1M to $100MM. Projects from multiple industries, including universities to restaurants to industrial to nonprofit, etc., may include conceptional, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates. Senior Estimators who value client satisfaction rather than a race to the lowest bidder would excel at Michael Kinder & Sons as MKS estimators do more than procure numbers; they educate owners to make sure they get the most out of their investment.

WHAT WE OFFER

MKS is a family. We live our core values to ensure that our entire team feels valued. By taking on this role, you will be expected to:

• Be Transformational
• Be Exceptional
• Be Accountable
• Be Meaningful
• Be Safe

Benefits include:

• Medical benefits paying 90% employee premiums, 40% dependents.
• Paid vacation and wellness time
• Traditional and Roth 401k | 100% match up to 4% | Immediately vested.
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
• Leadership and Career Growth Opportunity

YOUR EXPECTATIONS

INTERPRET DESIGNS | ACCURATE HARD NUMBERS | EDUCATE OWNERS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Lead Final Review of Contract Documents, General Requirements, and Scope
• Identify Risks, Clarifications, Assumptions, and Exclusions Prior to Submission
• Ensure Compliance with Procurement and Contracting Requirements

FINAL ESTIMATE & BID SUBMISSION

• Assign Scope Packages and Responsibilities to Estimating Team Members
• Review Pricing, Quantities, and Scope Coverage for Accuracy and Completeness
• Compile, Finalize, and Submit Project Estimates and Bid Packages

CLIENT, VENDOR & INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS

• Maintain Professional Communication with Clients, Architects, and Trade Partners
• Develop Strong Relationships with Subcontractors and Vendors
• Support Preconstruction and Business Development Efforts

QUANTITY TAKEOFF & COST ESTIMATING

• Perform Detailed Digital Quantity Takeoffs and Cost Analysis
• Develop Accurate Budget, GMP, and Hard Bid Estimates
• Analyze Drawings, Specifications, and Existing Conditions

SELF-PERFORM WORK & MATERIAL PRICING

• Solicit and Evaluate Current Material and Equipment Pricing
• Develop Accurate Self-Perform Cost Estimates and Production Rates
• Identify Cost-Saving Opportunities and Constructability Improvements

SUBCONTRACTOR PRICING & PROCUREMENT

• Manage Bid Invitations and Subcontractor Solicitation Efforts
• Evaluate Scope Coverage and Level Pricing Across Trade Partners
• Review Pricing, Qualifications, and Value Engineering Opportunities

PRECONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP

• Mentor and Support Estimators and Junior Team Members
• Lead Internal Estimate Reviews and Strategy Discussions
• Participate in Client Presentations and Preconstruction Meetings

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & ANALYTICS

• Analyze Historical Cost Data to Improve Estimating Accuracy
• Maintain Estimating Databases, Assemblies, and Cost Libraries
• Drive Continuous Improvement of Departmental Processes and SOPs

The above job description is general in nature and may not identify all the duties/functions required to complete the day-to-day interior design tasks.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education | bachelor’s degree in an accredited Construction Management or Civil Engineering Program
• Minimum Working Experience
  • Commercial Construction | 8 years
  • Estimating Software | 5 years
  • Estimating Experience | 5 years
• Excellent writing, organizational and computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
• Required in-depth knowledge of plans and specifications on various construction project types.

JOIN THE FAMILY

Michael Kinder and Sons is a fourth-generation family-owned Plan, Design, Build construction firm is proud to be a leader in the design-build construction industry. Innovate Commercial Interiors is a fast-growing furniture sales company. Allied Commercial Real Estate is a trusted name known for its transparency. The MKS family of businesses is committed to serving our clients by providing the highest level of services. We are a company that is a rare combination of tradition and transformation. We won’t accept less than the best for all our clients.

Please visit our website to learn more!

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