Junior Construction Estimator – Southern Pacific Region

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Estimator in Southern California to perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping, and bid execution for construction projects.

The role involves coordinating with architects, consultants, and subcontractors to refine scope, pricing, and schedules, while supporting internal estimate reviews and presentation to owners. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, plus internship experience in estimating.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related major.
• Construction estimating internship experience preferred.
• General knowledge of construction 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, MC2, QTO and BIM related software.

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

Skills

Strong math

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Construction estimating internship experience

Tools

OST

MC2

QTO

BIM

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Estimator in Southern California to perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping, and bid execution for construction projects.

The role involves coordinating with architects, consultants, and subcontractors to refine scope, pricing, and schedules, while supporting internal estimate reviews and presentation to owners. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, plus internship experience in estimating.