Estimator - Civil and Site Utilities

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

• Reviews public notices to identify bid opportunities and forwards them to the Lead Estimator.
• Thoroughly reviews all bidding documents, understands risk elements, and addresses them 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 in HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scopes of work, materials, and schedule requirements; documents these clarifications.
• Reviews contracts and front‑end documents (scope, schedule, price, terms, etc.) to ensure bids are compliant.
• Prepares qualifications, assumptions, and exclusions that align with contractual requirements.
• Oversees all bidding requirements; prequalifications (RFQs/RFPs), short‑listing, etc.
• Works with the PM team to develop a plan for approach and execution, construction schedule durations, general conditions, and logistical cost items.
• Prepares comprehensive bid proposals, bid forms, insurance forms, and other necessary documents.
• Participates in bid reviews with Operations, PM, and Lead Estimator.
• Maintains ongoing dialogue with awarding bodies for pending bid projects.
• Prepares budgets for awarded projects.
• Supports the PM team in setting up the Chart of Accounts for projects within Oracle.
• Leads project hand‑off meetings with field management.
• Provides input on site‑specific safety plans and critical work plans.
• Organizes and archives all bid information for future reference.
• Attends and participates in design and pre‑construction coordination meetings.
• Communicates with and supports the operations team during execution, supporting buyout, Exhibit 1 review/creation, bid history, and change‑order pricing when appropriate.
• Attends and participates in bi‑weekly Sales and BD Meetings.

• Actively solicits, evaluates, and maintains communication with vendors and subcontractors.
• Directs, coordinates, and provides information and documents to vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepares contractual exhibits and bid packages for subcontractor scopes.

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

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2+ years of estimating site utility and/or grading experience, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• 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 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.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction