About The Role

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 $1M 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 T ransformational
Be E xceptional
Be A ccountable
Be M eaningful
Be S afe

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

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Lead Final Review of Contract Documents, General Requirements, and Scope
Identify Risks, Clarifications, Assumptions, and Exclusions Prior to Submission
Ensure Compliance with Procurement and Contracting Requirements

FINAL ESTIMATE & BID SUBMISSION

Assign Scope Packages and Responsibilities to Estimating Team Members
Review Pricing, Quantities, and Scope Coverage for Accuracy and Completeness
Compile, Finalize, and Submit Project Estimates and Bid Packages

CLIENT, VENDOR & INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS

Maintain Professional Communication with Clients, Architects, and Trade Partners
Develop Strong Relationships with Subcontractors and Vendors
Support Preconstruction and Business Development Efforts

QUANTITY TAKEOFF & COST ESTIMATING

Perform Detailed Digital Quantity Takeoffs and Cost Analysis
Develop Accurate Budget, GMP, and Hard Bid Estimates
Analyze Drawings, Specifications, and Existing Conditions

SELF-PERFORM WORK & MATERIAL PRICING

Solicit and Evaluate Current Material and Equipment Pricing
Develop Accurate Self-Perform Cost Estimates and Production Rates
Identify Cost-Saving Opportunities and Constructability Improvements

SUBCONTRACTOR PRICING & PROCUREMENT

Manage Bid Invitations and Subcontractor Solicitation Efforts
Evaluate Scope Coverage and Level Pricing Across Trade Partners
Review Pricing, Qualifications, and Value Engineering Opportunities

PRECONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP

Mentor and Support Estimators and Junior Team Members
Lead Internal Estimate Reviews and Strategy Discussions
Participate in Client Presentations and Preconstruction Meetings

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & ANALYTICS

Analyze Historical Cost Data to Improve Estimating Accuracy
Maintain Estimating Databases, Assemblies, and Cost Libraries
Drive Continuous Improvement of Departmental Processes and SOPs

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 | 8 years
Estimating Software | 5 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.

JOIN THE FAMILY

Michael Kinder and Sons is a fourth-generation family-owned Plan, Design, Build construction firm is proud to be a leader in the design-build construction industry. Innovate Commercial Interiors is a fast-growing furniture sales company. Allied Commercial Real Estate is a trusted name known for its transparency. The MKS family of businesses is committed to serving our clients by providing the highest level of services. We are a company that is a rare combination of tradition and transformation. We won’t accept less than the best for all our clients.

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Fort Wayne Design Build Firm | Michael Kinder and Sons