Civil Estimator - Water & Wastewater Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join its Water Civil preconstruction team. The role involves estimating earthwork, sitework, and yard piping for water and wastewater projects, across multiple offices in the US, including Dallas.

Responsibilities include developing civil cost models, performing quantity take-offs, and coordinating with engineers and subcontractors to produce competitive GMP estimates and value engineering opportunities.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering or related major is required.
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities are required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop or manage civil cost models and GMP estimates for CMAR/DB projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist with estimate development.
• Collaborate with engineers and owners to clarify scope, materials, and schedule.

Conocimientos

Math & analytics

Organization

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Herramientas

HCSS HeavyBid

AGTEK

On-Screen Takeoff

Descripción del empleo

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our Water Civil preconstruction team in either one of our Phoenix, Dallas, or St. Louis offices. This role will assist the preconstruction team with all aspects of estimating, including quantity take-off, bidding, and estimate development of the civil scope on water and wastewater treatment plant projects across the country. The Estimator will lead the preparation of civil estimates for these projects which primarily include earthwork, sitework, and yard piping.

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 pricing
• Communicate with engineers and owners to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, or related major required
• Self-perform civil experience (preconstruction or operations) is strongly desired
• General technical knowledge of civil construction, with specific experience in water and wastewater treatment plant projects is preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes, as well as cost model and GMP processes
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports
• General knowledge of estimating software including HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and/or On‑Screen Takeoff is preferable, but not required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a 'value added' approach to estimating

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS

McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually. McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements. If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.