Estimating Manager - Civil Construction

Castle Contracting is a 100% employee-owned, self-performing, turnkey site preparation contractor. We help clients solve their most complex site challenges. Castle performs earthwork and site utility construction, including clearing, grading, trenching, excavation, water, wastewater, stormwater, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, telecommunications, and directional drilling. Our team leverages new technology, in-house civil design-build services, and civil construction expertise to add value to project teams and mitigate risk for stakeholders.

Castle has offices in St. Louis and Omaha.

The Estimating Manager has the primary responsibility of evaluating bid specifications/drawings, to understand the size/scope of the work and complete a comprehensive project estimate/proposal for all targeted projects.

• Prepare, maintain status of and review bid documents, submitting bids and estimates in a timely manner
• Prepare complete, accurate quantity take-offs to build estimates
• Assist with execution plans and win strategies
• Prepare a thorough, detailed and well-annotated estimate
• Prepare a thorough, comprehensive proposal, including bid forms and supporting documentation
• Subcontractor & Vendor solicitation and management during preconstruction process
• Participate in peer bid review and contract review for compliance with bid proposal
• Follow-up with prior bid projects on a weekly basis and update status at weekly estimating meeting
• Assist project manager if questions arise throughout the project about the estimate
• Cultivate existing client relationships and work with Business Development in building new relationships and targeting opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 5-10 years' experience with estimating, design management and/or field management
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Proven experience estimating self-performed earthwork and/or site utilities
• Experience working with MS Excel, On-Screen Take-Off, HCSS estimating software, and AGTEK Earthwork preferred
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to build trust and influence others
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to preconstruction
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with varied audiences.

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