Lead Process Mechanical Estimator – Water/Wastewater

National Association of Women in Construction; Newport Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Process Mechanical Estimating Manager for Water & Wastewater Construction to lead the development of accurate, competitive cost models for process mechanical piping and related self-perform scopes, guiding estimate strategy, scope alignment, and milestone deliverables through GMP.

This role partners with design phase leadership, operations, procurement, other discipline estimators and trade partners to align scope, risk, means and methods, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of equivalent estimating experience in water/wastewater.
• Ability to lead estimate planning, reviews, coordination meetings, and milestone deliverables.
• Strong communication and collaboration with operations, vendors, and internal partners.
• Experience with GMP, CMAR, or design-build environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead process mechanical estimating for milestone estimates, budget updates, GMP deliverables, and buyout planning.
• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, and P&IDs to define complete process mechanical scope and estimate approach.
• Direct quantity takeoff, estimate setup, labor development, production rate application, and estimate detail for process mechanical systems.
• Coordinate pricing strategy and outreach to vendors, fabricators, subcontractors, and internal partners.
• Mentor estimators and assistant estimating managers, promote consistency in tools and templates, and support development of team capability.
• Support project transition to operations, including estimate handoff, scope alignment, and reconciliation through late design and early construction.

Skills

Process piping

Leadership

Communication

Estimating experience

Self-perform coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Quote Express

WinEst

BuildingConnected

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Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Process Mechanical Estimating Manager for Water & Wastewater Construction to lead the development of accurate, competitive cost models for process mechanical piping and related self-perform scopes, guiding estimate strategy, scope alignment, and milestone deliverables through GMP.

This role partners with design phase leadership, operations, procurement, other discipline estimators and trade partners to align scope, risk, means and methods, and