Senior Estimator

OverviewWhy Manhattan?Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business. At Manhattan, you get:Competitive pay and benefits.A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.Professional development and leadership programs.To work on exciting projects for your community.Security and stability working for a financially strong company.More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on our website: Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share your resume with us! Position SummaryThe Senior Estimator has a focus on company-wide success in adherence to MCC Standards and all preconstruction activities necessary for the preparation and undertaking of all of Manhattan’s preconstruction services. The position is responsible for compiling estimates & driving precon deliverables to budget. The Senior Estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team player and have strong communication and client service skills. In addition, the skill set of owning one’s work & being confident in the message being delivered is crucial to this role. Major Duties & ResponsibilitiesEstablish Work TeamsAttends client/design meetingsMake AssignmentsSolicit VendorsAbility to Utilize BIM for Quantity Take-OffsDevelop Bid Strategies for ProjectsCreate Subcontractor solicitation ListsEnsure Coverage on All Scopes of WorkDeliver Constructability Review, System Analysis, and Value ManagementDelegate Scope AssignmentsAssists in the RMP process (ATP - precon forecasters & ATB Reviews)Compile & Review all Take-Off and PricingCombine / Review EstimatesReview all sub-lists with operations team members; Assist in complying with prequalification standardsReview All Tab SheetsLead Tab Sheet ReviewAssist with Negotiating Subcontracts and Purchasing All Major Aspects of the ProjectSupport operations team members in developing a job cost budgetManage Turnover or Transition MeetingsDevelop Owner Deliverables; Estimate Summary, Estimate Detail, ClarificationsAssist in Value Management ExercisesResponsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.Other duties as assigned Job Skills & Abilities GuidelinesKnowledge and efficiency in Manhattan softwareStrong networking ability, known in the communityStrong conceptual estimating skillsExperience with delivering stellar preconstruction services to clients & managing the budgetFamiliarity with logistics and operationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong math/accounting skillsAbility to meet critical deadlinesAbility to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all timesTime management skills and organizational skillsAbility to understand and follow directionsAbility to read drawings and specificationsAbility to accurately obtain quantities & compile estimatesKnowledge of Autodesk SoftwareKnowledge of Estimating & Takeoff Software Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree - Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis8 years of industry experience Working Conditions and Physical EffortsAbility to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.Ability to repeat the same movements.Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License). About ManhattanFounded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building, and design-build services. Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing ContractorTen-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our clients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the same reasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate to work with many clients for decades, some for over half a century. Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and RecruitersManhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan Construction. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08