Entry-Level Estimator - Kickstart Your Construction Career

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks an Estimator for our Preconstruction team in Atlanta to support the bid/estimating process from plans and specs through pricing and scoping. The role requires collaboration with subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers to craft competitive bids.

You will use OST/BIM/Assemble/Revit/Bluebeam tools, read drawings, and contribute to value engineering while upholding McCarthy’s core values and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related major.
• Knowledge of estimating tools such as OST, BIM, Assemble, Revit and Bluebeam.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• General knowledge of construction principles and GMP/negotiated bids preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity take-offs.
• Assists in the pricing and bidding of construction projects.
• Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications.
• Conducts reviews of milestone documents for the development and pricing of value alternative opportunities.
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
• Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
• After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for future reference.
• Aids field operations with change order pricing if needed.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Reading drawings/specs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related major

Tools

OST

BIM

Assemble

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks an Estimator for our Preconstruction team in Atlanta to support the bid/estimating process from plans and specs through pricing and scoping. The role requires collaboration with subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers to craft competitive bids.

You will use OST/BIM/Assemble/Revit/Bluebeam tools, read drawings, and contribute to value engineering while upholding McCarthy’s core values and safety standards.