Entry-Level Estimator - Southern Pacific Region McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. - 3.9 Newport Beach, CA Job Details $90,000 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Math Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Estimator's position establishes the fundamental principles for an individual's growth and success within McCarthy's Preconstruction career path. On a daily basis you will participate in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from review of plans and specs to soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors/suppliers through completion of bid/estimating efforts including closeout. You will also perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping, and bidding of construction projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs quantity take-offs. Assists in the pricing and bidding of construction projects. Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications. Conducts reviews of milestone documents for the development and pricing of value alternative opportunities. Actively participates in the internal estimate review process. Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner. After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for future reference. Aids field operations with change order pricing if needed. Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors. Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts. Participates in hard bid/estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bids. Builds relationships with subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for McCarthy. Attends industry events and represents McCarthy to the industry in a professional capacity. Builds and maintains relationships with internal McCarthy clients. Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques. Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related major. Construction estimating internship experience preferred. 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 OST, MC2, QTO and BIM related software. Strong math and analytical skills. Attention to detail. Solid interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values. Maintains a "value added" approach to estimating For Southern California locations only, the salary for this position is: $90,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors. McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS

McCarthy's Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually. McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements. If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.