POSITION SUMMARY
The Electrical Estimating Manager establishes the fundamental principles for an individual’s growth and success within McCarthy’s Preconstruction career path. You will participate in the bid/estimating/procurement/design processes from review of plans and specifications to soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors/suppliers through completion of bid/estimating efforts including closeout for Water & Wastewater projects. Perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping, and bidding of construction projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Perform quantity take-offs and assist in the pricing and bidding of water and infrastructure projects
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Communicate with engineers and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements
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Design review of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations and studies and support team with overall electrical system design analysis
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Conduct site visits and inspections as necessary, implementing all applicable safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
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Conducts reviews of milestone design documents to identify, develop and price value alternative opportunities in order to provide enhanced value to our clients
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Participate in the internal estimate review process and assist with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner
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Collect and organizes all bid information for future reference
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Aid field operations with change order pricing if needed
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Direct and coordinate information/documents to subcontractors and prepare contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts and purchase orders
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Participate in hard bid/estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bids
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Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques and develop and input material data and assemblies into estimating software
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Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors and internal McCarthy clients, attending industry evens and representing McCarthy to the community
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years electrical industry experience or 5-10 years electrical industry experience
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General knowledge of electrical principles and processes
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Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools
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Ability to read and interpret drawings/specifications
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Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
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Strong math and analytical skills with sharp attention to detail
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Excellent written and verbal communications skills
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Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to estimating
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
