Estimator | Commercial Construction

Job Description

Self-Perform :

• Prepares accurate takeoffs for self-perform work to increase the probability of providing profitable work
• Quantifies concrete, masonry, demotion and carpentry using 2D or 3D estimating software.
• Prices labor, material and equipment using historic data, past experience, supplier and rental firm pricing.
• Leverages supplier relationships to win profitable Self Perform work.
• Leads the Self-Perform "SOP" Standard Operating Procedures in a team environment with both operations and site staff.

Hard Bid / Negotiated Projects :

• Prepares accurate estimates for project Hard Bids to secure profitable work
• Leverages subcontractor relationships
• Completes accurate cost analyses to include equipment, general conditions, materials and labor.
• Develops accurate project schedules with senior level operations and preconstruction staff on hard bid projects.
• Reviews project schedules completed by operations on negotiated projects.
• Works with Estimating and Operation departments on analyzing bids on bid day.
• Completes subcontractor solicitation in a professional manner to meet goals for winning profitable new work.
• Works with senior level estimating staff to successfully pursue negotiated projects.
• Develops accurate quantity takeoff and cost models using 2D and 3D software.
• Prepares documentation for each milestone estimate.
• Works closely with Operations and senior level estimators on subcontractor analysis and buyout processes on negotiated projects.
• Prepares accurate cost models from conceptual documents through GMP documents for review by senior level operations and preconstruction staff.
• Attends interviews on project pursuits.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities to enhance projects.
• Helps with developing the "Means and Methods" of construction that will be used to construct the project.
• Works with senior level staff on General and Special Condition requirements needed on our projects.
• Reviews all Front-End Specifications and Scopes of Work completed by operations staff on negotiated and hard bid projects.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience
• Strong planning, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills in a cross functional environment
• Individual must be collaborative and positive
• Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task

What's on Offer

• Base salary depending on experience
• Competitive employer 401k match up to 4%
• Fully employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible hours, Competitive PTO policy
• Hybrid options
• Paths to senior leadership
30+ days ago