Electrical Estimating Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

Mccarthy Building Companies, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Manage estimating of electrical work for water & wastewater construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • estimating software
  • quantity take‑offs
  • bid management
  • design review
  • field pricing
  • subcontractor coordination

Tasks

-Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques and develop and input material data and assemblies into estimating software -Participate in the internal estimate review process and assist with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner -Communicate with engineers and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements -Aid field operations with change order pricing if needed -Perform quantity take-offs and assist in the pricing and bidding of water and infrastructure projects -Conduct site visits and inspections as necessary, implementing all applicable safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs -Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors and internal McCarthy clients, attending industry evens and representing McCarthy to the community -Design review of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations and studies and support team with overall electrical system design analysis -Direct and coordinate information/documents to subcontractors and prepare contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts and purchase orders -Collect and organizes all bid information for future reference -Participate in hard bid/estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bids -Conducts reviews of milestone design documents to identify, develop and price value alternative opportunities in order to provide enhanced value to our clients

Requirements

  • bachelors
  • electrical exp
  • microsoft office
  • estimating tools
  • analytical
  • communication

What You Bring

-Excellent written and verbal communications skills -Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years electrical industry experience or 5-10 years electrical industry experience -Ability to read and interpret drawings/specifications -Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) -Strong math and analytical skills with sharp attention to detail -Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to estimating -General knowledge of electrical principles and processes -Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools

The Company

About Mccarthy Building Companies, Inc.

-Evolved from a regional lumber business into one of America’s oldest privately held national builders. -Serves diverse sectors including energy, infrastructure, industrial, water, and marine with end-to-end construction services. -Known for tackling complex projects such as hospitals, labs, airports, and parking structures. -Features include blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design-phase innovation. -Balances large-scale capability with local expertise and deep community roots.

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