Lead Estimator

Musselman & Hall Contractors • Full-time • Fenton, Missouri, United States • $70,479 - $104,991 / year • 3w ago

The Lead Estimator accurately estimates the cost, resources, and labor needed to complete projects within the assigned Business Unit. Leads and mentors

Essential Functions

Analyzes and properly vets all bid opportunities to ensure viability. Reviews the bid calendar and schedules bid reviews
Attends pre-bid meetings and job walks, ensuring sufficient understanding of the job scope
Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, and addenda accurately.
Review historical production rates, material pricing, and equipment utilization.
Applies all collected information to the job bid to ensure accuracy
Intentionally collects information through available channels and applies it to the bidding process to deliver an accurate, well-organized, detailed, and timely bid
Performs project takeoffs using BlueBeam
Recommends profitability for estimated projects
Presents bids to customers
Communicate effectively with key stakeholders (including Project Managers, Field Operations, and Customers) regarding the bid. Supports project handoff to the assigned Project Manager
operations, and customers
Provides excellent client service and encourages growth and repeat business by establishing and maintaining successful business relationships
Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and in accordance with Musselman and Hall policies and values
Ability to perform required mathematical skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, ability to meet deadlines, and organizational skills.
Ability to understand and use multiple platforms (internally and externally) to manage projects (HCSS, Bluebeam, etc.)
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications
Knowledge of structural and flatwork

Experience & Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field preferred
7-10 years of experience estimating for a self-performing GC or specialty subcontractor
First-hand field experience is a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed must be met by the incumbent in this role to perform the job's essential functions successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to regularly attend work in an office environment
Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to safely navigate active job sites around heavy equipment and in varying weather conditions

Other Requirements

Full-time, In-Person hours required; most work will be performed on weekdays during regular business hours
Some travel to M&H office locations may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: