Civil Estimator - Water & Wastewater Construction

Overview

Estimate civil costs for water/wastewater plant projects, handling take-offs, bids, and GMPs.

Key Responsibilities

• cost modeling
• quantity takeoff
• bid evaluation
• contract docs
• value engineering
• estimate review

Tasks

-Communicate with engineers and owners to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements -Prepare contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts, and direct information/documents to subcontractors -Collaborate with internal partners and engineers to help influence project design -Evaluate bids and develop scope comparison documents -Develop civil cost models and GMP estimates for CMAR and Design Build construction projects -Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors and clients, and represent McCarthy at industry events -Review of the project documents to identify value engineering suggestions and alternative pricing -Perform quantity take-offs -Participate in the internal estimate review process and assist with final assembly of estimate presentation for owner

Requirements

• bachelor's
• microsoft office
• civil experience
• water treatment
• estimating software
• drawing interpretation

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related major required -Strong organizational and communication skills -Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to estimating -Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook -Self-perform civil experience (preconstruction or operations) is strongly desired -General technical knowledge of civil construction, with specific experience in water and wastewater treatment plant projects is preferred but not required. -Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports -Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail -General knowledge of estimating software including HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and/or On-Screen Takeoff is preferable, but not required. -General knowledge of construction principles and processes, as well as cost model and GMP processes

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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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