Renewables Preconstruction Engineer - Estimating & Bids

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in St. Louis, MO (or Phoenix, AZ) seeks a Preconstruction Engineer to support the bid/estimating process. You will review plans and specs, perform quantity take-offs, and help price and scope early design decisions in collaboration with internal teams and external subcontractors.

The role emphasizes analytical work, coordination with designers, and risk identification to deliver competitive estimates for complex renewable and construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related major.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with estimating tools like OST or Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Reviews RFP documents and seeks value-add alternatives.
• Communicates with design partners to clarify scope of work and drive efficient, constructable designs.
• Performs quantity take-offs, develops wage rates, and utilizes historical data to develop accurate estimates.
• Analyzes project schedules and provides feedback.
• Works with team to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders to obtain team buy-in on estimates.
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
• After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for future reference.
• Aids field operations with change order pricing if needed.
• Solicits subcontractors for bids.
• Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors.
• Evaluates subcontractor bids, identifies scope gaps, and validates pricing.
• Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts.
• 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.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related major

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in St. Louis, MO (or Phoenix, AZ) seeks a Preconstruction Engineer to support the bid/estimating process. You will review plans and specs, perform quantity take-offs, and help price and scope early design decisions in collaboration with internal teams and external subcontractors.

The role emphasizes analytical work, coordination with designers, and risk identification to deliver competitive estimates for complex renewable and construction projects.