Senior Estimator

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about preparing detailed estimates and proposals for hard bid and negotiated projects across multiple markets? If the answer is, “YES!” then MKS has an opportunity that will impress you.

MKS is looking for a highly motivated Senior Estimator, who is passionate about preparing detailed estimates and proposals for hard bid and negotiated projects ranging from $500 to $50,000,000 across multiple markets, and may include conceptual, schematic, design development as well as construction document estimates.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At MKS it’s not just a job, it’s a family. We value our team living by our core values and making sure our entire team feels the effects of living by a code that promotes a daily work life to be proud of. We work hard and celebrate that work!

• Above average benefits paying 90% employee premiums, 40% dependents.
• Paid vacation and wellness time
• Traditional and Roth 401k | 100% match up to 4% | Immediately vested.
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
• Leadership and Career Growth Opportunities

MKS is committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We hire the best and brightest talent – constructing a team of excellence.

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WHAT YOU WOULD DO

• Interpret drawings, scopes of work, and MKS self-perform specifications.
• In-depth knowledge of CSI Divisions 0-33 and a comprehensive understanding of the remaining CSI Divisions.
• Ability to perform accurate Digital quantity take-offs using appropriate take-off software.
• Insert and price construction projects using Timberline software.
• Proficiency in using Procore software for subcontractor solicitation, vendor contact information, and bid invitations.
• Vendor solicitation for up-to-date material pricing.
• Strong ability to consult and build relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors.
• Create project timelines using Microsoft Project for preconstruction, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Develop and maintain a program strategy for the preconstruction process to ensure it stays on schedule and within budget.
• Assist in maintaining/updating estimating procedures to continually improve the department.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, design meetings, and other relevant meetings.
• Prepare turnover books for estimating to project manager transition.
• Make a concerted effort to build good working relationships with vendors to enhance competitiveness.
• Prepare complete and detailed written Work Packages for MKS design-build projects.
• Strategic planner and problem solver, integrating multiple project components to minimize conflicts and discrepancies.

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.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education | bachelor’s degree in an accredited Construction Management or Civil Engineering Program
• Minimum Working Experience
  • Commercial Construction | 10 years
  • Estimating Software | 10 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.

MAKE YOUR MOVE TODAY!

Michael Kinder and Sons, a fourth-generation family-owned plan – design – build construction firm is proud to be a leader in the design-build construction industry. We are committed to serving our clients by providing the highest level of planning, design, and construction services. Our trade of construction and engineering is a legacy in our family tree, and our work family. Because this business is the core of who we are, we are committed to quality. We won’t accept less than the best on every project.

Please visit our website to learn more!

Fort Wayne Design Build Firm | Michael Kinder & Sons (kinderandsons.com)