McCarthy Holdings Inc

Estimating Manager - Civil

McCarthy Holdings Inc$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering, or 5-10 years' relevant experience
  • In-depth knowledge of construction principles and practices
  • Proven experience in estimating self-performed earthwork and site utilities
  • Familiarity with MS Excel, On-Screen Take-Off, HCSS estimating software, and AGTEK Earthwork
  • Experience in subcontracting and managing subcontractors
  • Self-starter with strong motivational skills and the ability to build trust
  • Excellent communication skills tailored to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review bid documents, ensuring timely submission of bids and estimates
  • Conduct accurate quantity take-offs to inform project estimates
  • Assist in developing execution plans and win strategies for bids
  • Create detailed, annotated estimates for targeted projects
  • Compile comprehensive proposals including necessary bid forms and documentation
  • Solicit and manage subcontractors and vendors during the preconstruction phase
  • Engage in peer bid and contract reviews for compliance
  • Conduct weekly follow-ups on previous bid projects and update status
  • Support project managers with estimate-related questions during project execution
  • Cultivate client relationships while collaborating with Business Development for new opportunities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse, impactful projects
  • Collaborative team environment fostering professional growth
  • Chance to build lasting client and vendor relationships
  • Engagement in strategic planning and execution for competitive bids
  • Enablement of self-starter initiatives and trust-building leadership opportunities.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 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

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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.

About McCarthy Holdings Inc

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company serves clients in the healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial sectors. McCarthy Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1864 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about McCarthy Holdings Inc
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.4 billion

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