Senior Estimator - Data Centers/Mission Critical

Manhattan Construction Group; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Group in Tulsa, OK, seeks a Senior Estimator focused on MCC standards and all preconstruction activities. You will compile estimates and drive deliverables to budget, collaborating with design teams and clients to ensure alignment with project goals.

You must demonstrate strong communication, ownership of work, and experience with BIM, takeoffs, and subcontractor pricing. Lead bid strategies and ensure coverage across all scopes of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering or equivalent.
• Eight years of industry experience required.
• Experience with BIM and subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Establish work teams and lead client meetings.
• Solicit vendors and develop bid strategies.
• Utilize BIM for quantity take-offs.
• Prepare estimates and pricing summaries.
• Review tab sheets and subcontractor lists.
• Help negotiate subcontracts and purchasing.
• Support job cost budgeting and turnover meetings.
• Ensure compliance with MCC standards.

Skills

Estimating expertise

Preconstruction services

Read drawings & specs

Communication skills

Time management

Budgeting & accounting

Autodesk software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Software

Takeoff/Estimating 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 Senior Estimator has a focus on companywidesuccess in adherence to MCC Standards and all preconstruction activitiesnecessary for the preparation and undertaking of all of Manhattan’s preconstruction services. The position isresponsible for compiling estimates & driving precon deliverables tobudget. The Senior Estimator must be a flexible andadaptable team player and have strong communication and client service skills. In addition, the skill set of owning one’s work & being confident in the messagebeing 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, andValue 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 AllMajor Aspects of the Project
• Support operations team members in developing a jobcost budget
• Manage Turnover or Transition Meetings
• Develop Owner Deliverables; Estimate Summary, EstimateDetail, 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

JOBSKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

• Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattansoftware
• Strong networking ability, known in thecommunity
• Strong conceptual estimating skills
• Experience with delivering stellar preconstructionservices to clients & managing the budget
• Familiarity with logistics and operations
• 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 orequivalent. May substitute required education degree with relatedexperience on a one-to-one basis
• 8 years of industry experience

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.