Senior Estimator — Lead Transformational Preconstruction

Michael Kinder & Sons; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits 90% employee premiums

Paid vacation and wellness time

Traditional and Roth 401k | 100% match

Education reimbursement

Business expenses and mileage

Leadership and Career Growth

Job summary

Michael Kinder & Sons seeks a Senior Estimator to lead detailed cost estimates and bid packages for hard bid and negotiated projects from $1M to $100MM. You will review drawings, specs, and vendor quotes to develop accurate budgets and robust proposals.

Join a collaborative estimating team focused on client satisfaction, risk identification, and proactive value engineering, delivering precise estimates while educating owners to optimize investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Commercial Construction experience of 8 years.
• Estimating Software experience of 5 years.
• Estimating experience of 5 years.
• Excellent writing, organizational and computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word).
• In-depth knowledge of plans and specifications on various construction project types.

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 and Completeness.
• Compile, Finalize, and Submit Project Estimates and Bid Packages.
• Maintain Professional Communication with Clients, Architects, and Trade Partners.
• Develop Strong Relationships with Subcontractors and Vendors.
• Support Preconstruction and Business Development Efforts.
• Perform Detailed Digital Quantity Takeoffs and Cost Analysis.
• Develop Accurate Budget, GMP, and Hard Bid Estimates.
• Analyze Drawings, Specifications, and Existing Conditions.
• Solicit and Evaluate Current Material and Equipment Pricing.
• Develop Accurate Self-Perform Cost Estimates and Production Rates.
• Identify Cost-Saving Opportunities and Constructability Improvements.
• Manage Bid Invitations and Subcontractor Solicitation Effort.
• Evaluate Scope Coverage and Level Pricing Across Trade Partners.
• Review Pricing, Qualifications, and Value Engineering Opportunities.
• Mentor and Support Estimators and Junior Team Members.
• Lead Internal Estimate Reviews and Strategy Discussions
• Participate in Client Presentations and Preconstruction Meetings
• 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.

Job description

Michael Kinder & Sons seeks a Senior Estimator to lead detailed cost estimates and bid packages for hard bid and negotiated projects from $1M to $100MM. You will review drawings, specs, and vendor quotes to develop accurate budgets and robust proposals.

Join a collaborative estimating team focused on client satisfaction, risk identification, and proactive value engineering, delivering precise estimates while educating owners to optimize investments.