Job Information
MMC Corp Senior Estimator - req871-5838 in Lenexa, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12938877
Work hard, have fun!
At MW Builders, our culture is built on hard work - but while enjoying ourselves in the process. Our family of construction companies prides itself on our almost 90 year history, our 100% employee ownership structure, our competitive pay and benefits But what we pride ourselves most in is our people. We truly believe that our people are our greatest asset, and that\'s why we place a heavy emphasis on recruiting, training, and retaining the best and brightest talent in the industry. Are you ready to become a part of the MW Builders family?
Nature of Work
Provides and coordinates complete estimating services for project pursuits as assigned; manages project pursuit including staff and consultants.
This position will have an emphasis on our Light Industrial portfolio of work.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Takes active role in bid strategy throughout pursuit plan and proposal kickoff meetings for assigned projects
Compiles, gains approval for, and carries out estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates
Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Maintains use of best practices in all pursuits
Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting
Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners
Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program
Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information
Ensures scopes of work are properly and accurately quantified for all bids and budgets
Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selectingsubcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism
Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work
Utilize and assist in updating estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures
Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions
Manages relationships with clients within ongoing assignments and as opportunities present
Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database
Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to cost estimates
Participates in compiling technical responses and qualifications for RFPs and RFQs
Monitors industry news sources, procurement services, and other sources to identify possible bid opportunities; participate in outside industry organizations
Provides opportunity information and updates for CRM software
Assists with established risk assessment process
Responsible for subcontractor and supplier bid coverage on assigned projects including adequate coverage by qualified trade partners
Compiles preliminary project schedules including preconstruction and construction phases
Provides peer review of cost estimates on assigned projects, as well as review of cost estimates performed by more junior members of estimating project team
Owns the pricing and bidding process for assigned projects; reviews