Estimator - Preconstruction: Bids, Takeoffs & Pricing

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to participate in the bid/estimating process—from plan/spec review to subcontractor pricing and GMP budgeting. Based in Los Angeles or San Diego, you will perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping, and bid development.

You will work with architects/consultants, assist with final estimate assembly, and support post-bid documentation while advancing estimating technology and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related major.
• Construction estimating internship experience preferred.
• 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, MC2, QTO and BIM related software.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Implements all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

OST

MC2

QTO

BIM

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to participate in the bid/estimating process—from plan/spec review to subcontractor pricing and GMP budgeting. Based in Los Angeles or San Diego, you will perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping, and bid development.

You will work with architects/consultants, assist with final estimate assembly, and support post-bid documentation while advancing estimating technology and safety programs.