Electrical Estimating Manager - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimating Manager to lead bid and estimating activities for solar and renewable projects. You’ll perform take-offs, price complex trades, and collaborate with design and preconstruction teams.

The role emphasizes developing accurate cost options, reviewing drawings and electrical studies, and coordinating with engineers and subcontractors to secure competitive bids. California location with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering with at least 2 years’ equivalent experience.
• General knowledge of electrical principles and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
• Working knowledge of estimating tech and tools such as OST, Accubid, Tra-ser, and BIM.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains a value-added approach to estimating.
• Demonstrates McCarthy core values.

Responsibilities

• Support conceptual and detailed design of solar electrical systems.
• Challenge design concepts and present ideas to Precon team.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist in pricing and bidding of commercial, renewable, substation, and battery storage projects.
• Support team with electrical system design analysis.
• Communicate with engineers and consultants to clarify scope, materials, and schedule.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions aligned with contract requirements.
• Design review of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and studies.
• Review electrical studies (load flow, reactive power capability, short circuit, relay coordination and arc flash).
• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Price value-adding opportunities during milestone design.
• Participate in internal estimate reviews.
• Assist with final assembly of estimate for owner presentation.
• Collect and organize bid information.
• Aid field ops with change order pricing.
• Direct, coordinate, and provide information to subcontractors.
• Prepare subcontract scope documents.
• Prepare contracts for legal and risk reviews.
• Participate in Design Build, Hard Bid and GMP budgeting.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Attend industry events representing McCarthy.
• Maintain relationships with internal clients.
• Keep current with estimating tech and techniques.
• Implement Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action.

Skills

Electrical principles

Read drawings

Bids & GMP

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

OST

Accubid

Tra-ser

BIM

Job description

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 core 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

The Electrical Estimating Manager participates in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from review of plans and specs to soliciting and negotiating prices from contractors/suppliers through completion of bid/estimating effort including closeout. Performs quantity take-off, pricing, scoping, and bidding of construction projects involving more complex trade packages and EPC work.

This role will also support commercial construction operations, with particular emphasis on leading solar and other renewable design and construction work.

Responsibilities

• Support as appropriate the conceptual and detailed design of solar electrical systems.
• Challenges design concept and assumptions and presents ideas to Precon team.
• Performs quantity take-offs.
• Assists in the pricing and bidding of commercial, renewable, substation, and battery storage projects.
• Supports team with overall electrical system design analysis.
• Communicates with, engineers and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements.
• Prepares qualifications and assumptions that align with the contractual requirements of the project.
• Design review of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and studies.
• Review of electrical studies including but not limited to load flow, reactive power capability, short circuit, relay coordination and arc flash.
• Conduct site visits and inspections as necessary.
• Conducts reviews of milestone design documents to identify, develop and price value alternative opportunities in order to provide enhanced value to our clients.
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
• Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
• Collects and organizes all bid information for future reference.
• Aids field operations with change order pricing if needed.
• Directs, coordinates, and provides information and documents to subcontractors.
• Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts.
• Prepares and submits contract documents for legal and risk reviews.
• Participates in Design Build, Hard Bid and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bids.
• Builds relationships with subcontractors and vendors to obtain a competitive advantage for McCarthy.
• Attends industry events and represents McCarthy to the industry in a professional capacity.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal McCarthy clients.
• Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and minimum of 2 years' equivalent experience required.
• General knowledge of Electrical principles and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
• Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as OST, Accubid, Tra-ser, and BIM related software.
• Excellent computer skills, and proficient with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Attention to detail at a high level.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.
• Maintains a “value added” approach to estimating.

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

For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $123,200 - $154,600. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.