Civil Estimating Manager - Water & Wastewater Projects

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Civil Estimating Manager to join our Water Civil preconstruction team, supporting projects nationwide.

This role will help with quantity take-offs, GMP estimates, and bid development across earthwork, sitework and piping on water and wastewater projects. You will lead or manage civil estimates, collaborate with engineers and subcontractors, and contribute to value engineering and pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or minimum 5 years of applicable estimating, design management or field management experience.
• Self-perform civil experience (preconstruction or operations) is strongly desired.
• General knowledge of civil construction, with experience in water and wastewater treatment plant projects is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of estimating software including HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and/or On-Screen Takeoff is preferable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop or manage the preparation of civil cost models and GMP estimates for CMAR and Design Build construction projects
• Perform quantity take-offs
• Participate in the internal estimate review process and assist with final assembly of estimate presentation for owner
• Evaluate bids and develop scope comparison documents
• Prepare contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts, and direct information/documents to subcontractors
• Collaborate with internal partners and engineers to help influence project design
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors and clients, and represent McCarthy at industry events
• Review of the project documents to identify value engineering suggestions and alternative pricingCommunicate with engineers and owners to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements

Skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Reading drawings

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

AGTEK

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Civil Estimating Manager to join our Water Civil preconstruction team, supporting projects nationwide.

This role will help with quantity take-offs, GMP estimates, and bid development across earthwork, sitework and piping on water and wastewater projects. You will lead or manage civil estimates, collaborate with engineers and subcontractors, and contribute to value engineering and pricing strategies.