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Electrical Estimating Manager – Water Construction

Published
March 10, 2025
Location
Kansas City, MO

Description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

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.

Key Responsibilities
Perform quantity take-offs and assist in the pricing and bidding of water and infrastructure projectsCommunicate with engineers and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirementsDesign review of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations and studies and support team with overall electrical system design analysisConduct site visits and inspections as necessary, implementing all applicable safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programsConducts reviews of milestone design documents to identify, develop and price value alternative opportunities in order to provide enhanced value to our clientsParticipate in the internal estimate review process and assist with final assembly of estimate for presentation to ownerCollect and organizes all bid information for future referenceAid field operations with change order pricing if neededDirect and coordinate information/documents to subcontractors and prepare contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts and purchase ordersParticipate in hard bid/estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bidsKeeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques and develop and input material data and assemblies into estimating softwareBuild and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors and internal McCarthy clients, attending industry evens and representing McCarthy to the communitySkills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years electrical industry experience or 5-10 years electrical industry experienceGeneral knowledge of electrical principles and processesWorking knowledge of estimating technology and toolsAbility to read and interpret drawings/specificationsExcellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)Strong math and analytical skills with sharp attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communications skillsDemonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to estimating
McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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