Chief Estimator | Commercial Construction

CHIEF ESTIMATOR– COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Challenging projects.  Reachable clients.  Reliable processes.  Engaged, organized workspace.  Leadership Development.

The Estimating Team at Michael Kinder and Sons is looking for the successor to our Chief Estimator position.  This is a great opportunity for either an established Chief Estimator or a highly qualified Senior Estimator looking to grow into a department leader. A personalized learning plan will be established to meet learning needs including positional training from the current Chief Estimator and leadership training from the Chief Talent Officer.

 The MKS Estimating Team is focused on preparing detailed estimates and proposals for negotiated and hard bid 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 bid 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

• Provide servant leadership to the MKS Estimating Department through:
  • Communication – lead effective one-on-one and team meetings.
  • Accountability – establishing goals and holding the team accountable for achieving them
  • Training – determining team and individual needs and aiding in the development of training plans
  • Engagement – setting the tone for a safe, engaging environment
  • Results – identifying problems or opportunities and working with the team to develop solutions
• Allocate department resources, especially in scheduling the team with high efficiency.
• 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
• Commercial Construction | 10 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.

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)