Senior Estimator

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

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Los Angeles and San Diego seeks an Estimator to drive bid and estimating activities across project types, from plan review to subcontractor pricing, quantity take-offs, and bid finalization.

You will develop cost estimates, work with architects and consultants, and support GMP budgeting while building relationships with subcontractors and internal clients; a strong math mindset and knowledge of estimating software are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related major.
• Internship experience in construction estimating is a plus.
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity take-offs.
• Assists in the pricing and bidding of construction projects.
• Clarifies scope with architects and consultants; documents clarifications.
• Reviews milestone documents for value-opportunity pricing.
• Participates in internal estimate review process.
• Assembles final estimate for owner presentation.
• Collects and organizes bid information for future reference.
• Supports field operations with change order pricing.
• Coordinates and provides information to subcontractors.
• Prepares subcontract scope exhibits.
• Participates in hard bid/estimating and GMP budgeting by soliciting subcontractor input.
• Builds relationships with subcontractors for competitive advantage.
• Attends industry events and represents McCarthy professionally.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal McCarthy clients.
• Keeps current with estimating technology and techniques.
• Implements Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Math & analytics

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

McCarthy core values

Value-added estimating

Education

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

Tools

OST

MC2

QTO

BIM software

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

The Estimator’s position establishes the fundamental principles for an individual’s growth and success within McCarthy’s Preconstruction career path. On a daily basis you will participate in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from review of plans and specs to soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors/suppliers through completion of bid/estimating efforts including closeout. You will also perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping, and bidding of construction projects. This role will be based out of either our Los Angeles or San Diego offices.

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.

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.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.
• Maintains a “value added” approach to estimating

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.

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

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.