Estimator

Company Overview 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 that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In. Culture We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity. We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities. We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment. We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely. Position Summary McCarthy’s Preconstruction and Estimating team is looking to add an Estimator to our Phoenix, Arizona office. The Estimator’s position establishes the fundamental principles for an individual’s growth and success within McCarthy’s Preconstruction career path. The Estimator will participate in all aspects of the bid/estimating process, including but not limited to reviewing plans and specs, soliciting and negotiating prices with subcontractors/suppliers, quantity take-off, pricing, scoping and bidding of construction projects. This role is highly collaborative and will work closely with McCarthy’s internal teams as well as external suppliers, owners, architects and engineers. 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related major. Basic knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Assemble, Revit and Bluebeam or related software required. Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications required. Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to estimating. Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required. General knowledge of construction principles and processes, as well as negotiated/hard bids and GMP processes preferred. McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr McCarthy Building