Senior Estimator: Preconstruction Lead for LA/SD

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

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to contribute to all phases of the bid/estimating process, from plan review to subcontractor pricing and bid assembly.

This role supports quantity take-offs, scoping, and price development for construction projects based in either Los Angeles or San Diego. The position emphasizes collaboration with architects, suppliers, and internal teams, with growth opportunities within McCarthy's Preconstruction career path and exposure to value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related major.
• Construction estimating internship experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Maintains a value added approach to estimating.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity take-offs.
• Assists in 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

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

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 seeking an Estimator to contribute to all phases of the bid/estimating process, from plan review to subcontractor pricing and bid assembly.

This role supports quantity take-offs, scoping, and price development for construction projects based in either Los Angeles or San Diego. The position emphasizes collaboration with architects, suppliers, and internal teams, with growth opportunities within McCarthy's Preconstruction career path and exposure to value