Estimating Manager - Civil Construction
- Military veterans preferred
2025-09-13 McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Other
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employee
contract
St. Louis Missouri 63101 United States
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
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.
Key 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
Skills & 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.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
