What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator | Commercial Construction position at MKS?
SENIOR ESTIMATOR | COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
Challenging projects. Reachable clients. Reliable processes. Engaged, organized workspace.
The Estimating Team of Michael Kinder & Sons is focused on preparing detailed estimates and proposals for hard bid and negotiated projects ranging from $100K to $100MM. Projects from multiple industries, including universities to restaurants to industrial to nonprofit, etc., may include conceptional, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates. Senior Estimators who value client satisfaction rather than a race to the lowest bidder would excel at Michael Kinder & Sons as MKS estimators do more than procure numbers; they educate owners to make sure they get the most out of their investment.
WHAT WE OFFER
MKS is a family. We live our core values to ensure that our entire team feels valued. By taking on this role, you will be expected to:
· Be Transformational
· Be Exceptional
· Be Accountable
· Be Meaningful
· Be Safe
Benefits include:
· Medical 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 Opportunity
YOUR EXPECTATIONS
INTERPRET DESIGNS | ACCURATE HARD NUMBERS | EDUCATE OWNERS
· 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 relationship & 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.
· Prepare turnover books for estimating to project manager transition.
· 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
o Commercial Construction | 7 years
o Estimating Software | 4 years
o Estimating Experience | 4 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.
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Fort Wayne Design Build Firm | Michael Kinder & Sons (kinderandsons.com)