Mechanical Senior Estimator

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

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to participate in all aspects of the bid/estimating process, from plans/specs review to pricing and final bid assembly.

You will perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping and bidding of mechanical estimates for complex construction projects. Join a 100% employee-owned firm that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to collaborate with BIM/VDC teams from early design through construction and

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in mechanical estimating for large projects.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• General knowledge of construction principles/process and contractual delivery methods.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs, change order pricing and pricing of mechanical and plumbing estimates.
• Develop and document logical assumptions during conceptual estimating activities.
• Solicit subcontractors during bidding and organize information post-bid.
• Track design development, estimate revisions, scope changes, and budget impacts.
• Support preparation and response to RFIs, bidder questions, addenda, and design clarifications.
• Review subcontractor and vendor proposals for compliance with documents and codes.
• Assist with procurement strategies, long-lead equipment reviews, and cost impacts.
• Coordinate estimate information with BIM and VDC teams to support model-based validation.
• Maintain cost history and lessons learned for future estimates.
• Assist with estimating deliverables for owner presentations and proposals.
• Communicate estimate basis and risks to operations teams.
• Assist with post-bid reconciliation and subcontractor award recommendations.
• Develop relationships with internal clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Bid/procurement

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

This Mechanical Estimator participates in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from review of plans/specs to soliciting and negotiating prices from contractors/suppliers through completion of bid/estimating effort, including closeout. The estimator will perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping and bidding of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs, change order pricing and pricing of mechanical and plumbing estimates
• Develop and document logical assumptions during conceptual estimating activities, participate in estimate review and assist with final assembly of estimate
• Solicit subcontractors during the bidding process and organize information post-bid for future reference
• Track design development, estimate revisions, scope changes, trends, and budget impacts throughout the preconstruction process.
• Support preparation and response to RFIs, bidder questions, addenda, and design clarifications affecting mechanical scope and pricing.
• Review subcontractor and vendor proposals for compliance with project documents, owner requirements, design criteria, and applicable codes.
• Assist with development of procurement strategies, long-lead equipment reviews, equipment budgets, and schedule-related cost impacts.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, trade partner interviews, and scope alignment meetings.
• Coordinate mechanical estimate information with BIM and VDC teams to support model-based quantity validation and constructability reviews.
• Maintain current cost history, subcontractor performance information, and lessons learned for future estimates.
• Assist with estimating deliverables for owner presentations, interviews, proposals, and pursuit strategy.
• Support project turnover by clearly communicating estimate basis, subcontractor commitments, procurement assumptions, unresolved scope items, and project risks to operations teams.
• Assist with post-bid reconciliation, subcontractor award recommendations, and closeout of estimating documentation.
• Communicate with project leads to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements
• Conduct reviews of milestone documents for the development and pricing of value alternative opportunities and recommendations and to identify changes in work scope
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal clients and subcontractors/vendors
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors and suppliers and coordinate scopes of work across disciplines
• Maintain current, working knowledge of MEP codes

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in mechanical estimating with proven experience estimating large projects
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• General knowledge of construction principles/process and of contractual delivery methods (negotiated/hard bids, GMP processes)
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

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

For Southern California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $90,000-$115,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS

McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually. McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements. If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.