Estimator II

McGough•Raleigh, NC

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Estimator II provides estimating support to project teams from conceptual design through subcontractor project award, and supports business development activities and project pursuits in coordination with the central estimating team. The role prepares cost estimates and quantity surveys, evaluates bids and proposals, and collaborates with project, design, scheduling, field, subcontractor, and client teams. The position has hybrid office attendance and requires occasional jobsite travel, averaging approximately 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of applicable construction and estimating experience.
Previous experience with Bluebeam or On-Screen Takeoff.
3–5 years of experience using estimating tools such as Bluebeam for takeoffs, iTWO Cost X, ICAT, or other tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple tasks.
Self-starter who is motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze issues from different perspectives.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, innovative and forward-thinking approach, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft tools.
Personal integrity and ability to maintain confidences.
Ability to build relationships and add value through interactions.
Ability to perform duties outdoors in varied weather; routine exposure to dirt, dust, and other materials, with protective clothing and respirators potentially required.
Ability to frequently work on high structures such as ladders and scaffolds; regularly reach with hands and arms; frequently stand, walk, communicate, use hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and climb or balance; and occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

5–10 years of experience participating in estimating commercial and industrial construction projects.
10 or more years of applicable MEP estimating experience.
Professional designations such as CPE, DBIA, CPC, or LEED AP.
Ability to navigate REVIT and AutoCAD documents.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret project specifications and plans and prepare detailed, comprehensive quantity surveys.
Perform conceptual estimating from preliminary project parameters.
Prepare estimates for self-performed work, subcontracted work, and general requirements.
Understand project timelines and applicable deadlines; maintain current information on products, vendors, and subcontractors.
Solicit and coordinate subcontractor and supplier bids.
Provide input to project teams on project schedules and assist field staff with creating, updating, and distributing CPM schedules.
Use estimating tools to develop comprehensive MEP cost estimates and perform takeoffs under the direction of senior estimating or operations leadership.
Develop and manage MEP bid instructions, bid cards, and subcontractor scope documents to reduce scope gaps.
Modify estimate templates to suit project requirements; understand value-analysis logs and generate related items.
Evaluate cost histories and unit prices, self-perform pricing, general conditions, and estimates at conceptual, SD, DD, and CD stages; assist with pricing and evaluating value-engineering and cost-reduction items.
Collaborate with subcontractors, design teams, and scheduling teams to prepare accurate estimates.
Assist in evaluating subcontractor cost proposals and qualifications, and review substitution requests and change-order costs when requested by project management.
Observe site functional performance testing and review construction mock-up designs.
Conduct investigations and site reviews to determine design and repair options and prepare investigation reports and related construction documents.
Work with onsite teams to maintain project quality-assurance and quality-control documents, including letters, submittals, schedules, project documentation, and records.
Review and approve incoming submittals before issuance to the contracting office; conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases for definable features of work; review contracting-office requirements; and establish quality procedures, standards, and specifications as needed.
Communicate with project teams and subcontractors, attend design-team meetings, apply constructability knowledge, generate RFIs, evaluate schedules, and conduct jobsite visits for production rates, constructability, scheduling, and time studies.
Assist pursuit teams in understanding prospective projects and requirements and in preparing RFQ and RFP responses.
Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors and participate in company business-development activities.
Perform quantity takeoffs and assist in estimating labor production, materials, and equipment for McGough self-performed work; understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services, and costs.
Gather information and implement or assist in PACE preparation and projections; scope bid materials such as concrete, rebar, and brick; assist in creating CPM schedules for company work.
Co-lead Last Planner efforts with field staff.
Participate actively in the McGough Raleigh and Estimating teams, collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, and attend project management and company meetings.
Attend relevant personal or professional development training, support and follow standards of work, and provide professional and technical mentorship to the MEP Estimating team.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.