Estimator - Civil and Site Utilities

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Position Summary /

Description:

The Estimator will be responsible for bidding & estimating efforts - drawing and specification reviews, soliciting and negotiating subcontractors / suppliers pricing, performing quantity take-offs, pricing/scoping/bidding construction projects, and creating / completing bid / estimate packages in the trade(s) as assigned by the Lead Estimator.

• Reviews public notices to identify bid opportunities for pursuit and forwards to Lead Estimator for evaluation and assignment.
• Thoroughly reviews all bidding documents / requirements, understands the risk elements, and addresses such for evaluation.
• Prepares and maintains bid plans, documents, and reproductions (document control).
• Reviews project documents for cost effectiveness and suggestions for value alternative opportunities.
• Performs detailed and well annotated quantity take-offs, to build complete and detailed estimates within HCSS Heavy Bid Software System.
• Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scopes of work, materials, and schedule requirements; and properly documents these clarifications.
• Reviews contracts and all front-end documents (scope, schedule, price, terms, etc.) to ensure bids are compliant and all encompassing.
• Prepares qualifications, assumptions and exclusions that align with contractual requirements of project.
• Oversees all bidding requirements; prequalifications (RFQs / RFPs), short listing, etc.
• Works with PM team to establish plan for approach / execution of projects, construction schedule durations, General Conditions and logistical cost items.
• Prepares comprehensive bid proposals; bid forms, insurance forms, etc. and any other necessary documents.
• Participates in bid reviews with internal team, including Operations, PM, and Lead Estimator.
• Maintains on-going dialogue with awarding-body for bid projects that are pending award.
• Prepares budgets for awarded projects.
• Supports PM team in setting-up Chart of Accounts for projects within Oracle.
• Leads project hand-off meetings with field management team.
• Provides input on Site Specific Safety Plans and Critical Work Plans.
• Organizes and archives all bid information for future reference.
• Attends and participates in all design and preconstruction coordination meetings.
• Communicates with and supports operations team during execution of projects; supporting buyout, Exhibit 1 review/creation, bid history / approach, and change order pricing when appropriate.
• Attends and participates in bi-weekly Sales and BD Meeting.

• Actively solicits, evaluates, supports, and maintains good communication with vendors and sub-subcontractors.
• Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to vendors and sub-subcontractors.
• Prepares contractual exhibits and bid packages for sub-subcontract work scopes.

• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors, owners, subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for Castle.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal McCarthy clients.
• Attends industry events and represents Castle to the industry in a professional capacity.
• Keeps current with latest estimating technologies and techniques, including Heavy Bid & AgTek.
• Keeps current with latest practices, methods, and techniques in trade(s).

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2+ years of experience in estimating site utility and/or grading work, or 5+ years of equivalent experience required.
• 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 HCSS Heavy Bid, Hard Dollar, B2W, Accu Bid, AgTek, Blue Beam, Plan Swift, Stack Takeoff, On-Screen Takeoff, Trimble Business Center, Primavera P6, etc.
• Strong mathematics and analytical skills.
• 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.