Sports Construction - Senior Estimator

The Senior Estimator located in Dallas, Texas is responsible for providing estimating services for procuring work through the leadership of the Chief Estimator. Products delivered include budgets, estimates, schedules, subcontracts, and pre-construction services. The Senior Estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setup and assemble work teams, make assignments, and solicit vendors
• Ability to utilize BIM for quantity take-offs
• Assist in the development of bid strategies for projects
• Create subcontractor solicitation lists and ensure coverage on all scopes of work
• Deliver preconstruction services (constructability review, system analysis, value management, etc.)
• Make scope assignments to other estimating team members
• Perform select quantity take off, pricing, site visits, pre-bid meetings, and review of the bid form
• Thoroughly review all take-off and pricing, specifically self-performed work
• Merge estimates, review for completeness and errors
• Review all tab sheets prior to bid date
• Co-chair with Project Director the project scope review with team
• Lead review of tab sheets and budget with Project Director, Operations Manager and Chief Estimator
• Bid level the subcontractor results for complete scope/price
• Assist Project Director in negotiating subcontracts and purchasing of all major aspects of the project
• Develop the job cost budget and co-chair the turnover or transition meetings
• Develop owner deliverables; estimate summary, estimate detail, clarifications, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

• Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattan software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong math/accounting skills
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Time management skills and organizational skills
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Ability to accurately obtain quantities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required - Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent
• Required - 5+ years of SPORTS construction industry experience
• Required - Expert Knowledge in previous Sports Stadium estimating

Company Description

At Manhattan Construction, we focus on building excellence for all of our clients. During the last century we have established a strong bond of trust with our clients and the communities in which we build.

Client-Focused Business Decisions: We are privately-held and make decisions to maintain client and community relationships for the long-term, not short term Wall Street gains.
Responsible Management: We follow through on our commitments. Even with the fluctuations in the economy throughout the last century of doing business, we have never failed to complete a project.
Strong Business Model: Our project portfolio backlog is a balanced mix of private and public work among multiple project types providing financial stability as markets change.
Financially Strong: We have zero debt. Our bonding capacity is approximately $1.5+ billion demonstrating the high level of confidence our surety firms have in our financial strength.
Best Value : Our experienced team delivers Builder-Driven Pre-Construction and Construction services that help you maximize the dollar value for your project and find efficiencies in the schedule while at the same time making the building process easier for you.

Work location: Dallas, TX