Electrical Estimating Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

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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, collaborating with clients and industry partners from design through construction and beyond.

The Electrical Estimating Manager establishes the fundamental principles for an individual’s growth and success within McCarthy’s Preconstruction career path. You will participate in the bid/estimating/procurement/design processes—from review of plans and specifications to soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors and suppliers—through completion of bid/estimating efforts, including closeout for Water & Wastewater projects. Perform quantity take‑offs, pricing, scoping, and bidding of construction projects.

• Perform quantity take‑offs and assist in the pricing and bidding of water and infrastructure projects
• Communicate with engineers and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and studies and support the team with overall electrical system design analysis
• Conduct site visits and inspections as necessary, implementing all applicable safety and EEO/affirmative action programs
• Conduct reviews of milestone design documents to identify, develop and price value alternative opportunities to enhance value for our clients
• Participate in the internal estimate review process and 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 and coordinate information/documents to subcontractors and prepare contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts and purchase orders
• Participate in hard bid/estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bids
• Keep current with latest estimating technology and techniques and develop and input material data and assemblies into estimating software
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and internal McCarthy clients; attend industry events and represent McCarthy to the community

• Bachelor’s degree with 2‑5 years electrical industry experience or 5‑10 years electrical industry experience
• General knowledge of electrical principles and processes
• Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/specifications
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong math and analytical skills with sharp attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to estimating

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Construction

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