Entry-Level Estimator - Southern Region

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

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Houston is seeking an Estimator to join our Preconstruction team. The role covers bid/estimating, quantity take-offs, pricing with subcontractors, and coordination with internal teams, owners, architects and engineers.

You will review plans and specs, prepare bid packages, and support GMP budgeting. Strong math, drawing interpretation, and communication are essential for success in this on-site role with exposure to diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, Eng or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Basic knowledge of estimating technology and tools (OST, BIM, Assemble, Revit, Bluebeam).
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity take-offs for projects.
• Assists in pricing and bidding of construction projects.
• Communicates scopeClarifications with architects and consultants and documents them.
• Reviews milestone documents for pricing opportunities and supports bid reviews.
• Assists with final estimate assembly for owner presentation.
• Aids field operations with change order pricing when needed.

Skills

OST

BIM

Assemble

Revit

Bluebeam

Education

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

Tools

OST

BIM

Assemble

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

McCarthys Preconstruction team is looking to add talent to our early careers program. The Estimator position establishes the fundamental principles for an individuals growth and success within McCarthys Preconstruction career path. The Estimator will participate in all aspects of the bid/estimating process, including but not limited to review of plans and specs, soliciting and negotiating prices with subcontractors/suppliers, quantity take-off, pricing, scoping and bidding of construction process. This role is highly collaborative and will work closely with McCarthys internal teams as well as external suppliers, owners, architects and engineers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating Support for Projects

• 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.

Subcontractor Analysis for Bids

• Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors.
• Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts.
• Participates in hard bid/estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bids.

Industry Knowledge/Relationships

• Builds relationships with subcontractors 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related major.
• Basic knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Assemble, Revit and Bluebeam or related software required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications required
• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to estimating.
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes, as well as negotiated/hard bids and GMP processes preferred.

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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