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Musselman & Hall Contractors

Lead Estimator

Musselman & Hall Contractors, Fenton, Missouri, us, 63099

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Chief Operating Officer at Musselman & Hall Contractors 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

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.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Project Management

Construction

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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