Senior Estimator | Commercial Construction

• 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 Efforts
• 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.

• 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
• 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.

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.

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