Electrical Estimating Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

Mccarthy Building Companies•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Estimating Manager establishes the fundamental principles for an individuals growth and success within McCarthys 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.

Requirements

Bachelors degree with 2-5 years electrical industry experience or 5-10 years electrical industry experience
General knowledge of electrical principles and processes
Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools
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
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to estimating

Responsibilities

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