Electrical Estimating Manager - Renewable Energy

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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.

• Support the conceptual and detailed design of solar electrical systems.
• Challenge design concepts and assumptions and present ideas to the Precon team.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist in the pricing and bidding of commercial, renewable, substation, and battery storage projects.
• Support the team with overall electrical system design analysis.
• Communicate with engineers and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions that align with contractual project requirements.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and studies.
• Review electrical studies including load flow, reactive power capability, short circuit, relay coordination, and arc flash.
• Conduct site visits and inspections as necessary.
• Review milestone design documents to identify, develop and price value alternative opportunities.
• Actively participate in the internal estimate review process.
• Assist with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
• Collect and organize all bid information for future reference.
• Aid field operations with change order pricing if needed.
• Direct, coordinate, and provide information and documents to subcontractors.
• Prepare contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts.
• Prepare and submit contract documents for legal and risk reviews.
• Participate in Design Build, Hard Bid and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bids.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and vendors to obtain a competitive advantage for McCarthy.
• Attend industry events and represent McCarthy to the industry in a professional capacity.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal McCarthy clients.
• Keep current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 2-5 years of equivalent experience required.
• General knowledge of electrical 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, Accubid, Tra-ser, and BIM related software.
• Excellent computer skills, and proficient with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail at a high level.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.
• Maintains a “value added” approach to estimating.

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