Job Description
The key responsibilities of the Estimator :
- Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.
- Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.
- Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.
- Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and company
- Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.
- Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.
- Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.
- Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management team
- Assists with certain post-bid buyouts.
- Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The successful Estimator :
- BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferred
- Commercial, education and municipal estimating experience is required
- 3+ years of experience in construction with general contractors
- Strong communication skills
- Desire to mentor and grow into a leadership role
- Experience with conceptual and hard bids
- Experience with quantity takeoffs
- Cost estimating experience is a plus
What's on Offer
- A competitive base salary between $95,000-$115,000 (Depending on Experience)
- Competitive bonus structure, project / profit based.
- Healthcare coverage for you AND your family
- Gas card
- Company profit sharing
- Robust career advancement opportunity
- Strong training programs
- 10 PTO Days
- Company wide events
- Company phone and laptop provided
- DE&I Initiative
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