Water & Wastewater Civil Estimating Lead

American Water Works Association; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks an experienced Civil Estimating Manager to join our water civil preconstruction team in Phoenix, Dallas, or St. Louis.

This role leads or participates in civil estimate preparation for earthwork, sitework, and yard piping across projects nationwide, including bid development and GMP considerations. You will collaborate with engineers, review bids, and develop cost models while using tools like HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and On-Screen Takeoff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or minimum 5 years of applicable estimating, design management or field management experience.
• Self-perform civil experience (preconstruction or operations) is strongly desired.
• General knowledge of civil construction with water/wastewater plant projects preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop or manage the preparation of civil cost models and GMP estimates for CMAR and Design Build construction projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Participate in the internal estimate review process and assist with final assembly of estimate presentation for owner.
• Evaluate bids and develop scope comparison documents.
• Prepare contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts, and direct information/documents to subcontractors.
• Collaborate with internal partners and engineers to help influence project design.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors and clients, and represent McCarthy at industry events.
• Review project documents to identify value engineering suggestions and alternative pricing.
• Communicate with engineers and owners to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Organization & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Architecture/Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

AGTEK

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks an experienced Civil Estimating Manager to join our water civil preconstruction team in Phoenix, Dallas, or St. Louis.

This role leads or participates in civil estimate preparation for earthwork, sitework, and yard piping across projects nationwide, including bid development and GMP considerations. You will collaborate with engineers, review bids, and develop cost models while using tools like HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and On-Screen Takeoff.