MEP Estimator

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.•Houston, TX

29d

About The Position

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award winning training programs, a best in class Total Rewards program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In. How do McCarthy partners define our culture? We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity in alignment with our Strategic Map. We Are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities. We Feel Like A Family: We value human to human connections and help each other succeed. We Are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen. Position Summary Lead McCarthy's team efforts to provide MEP preconstruction services to our clients. This includes developing overall MEP estimating and bid strategy as well as leading and executing the entire estimating/bid process for both negotiated bids and hard bids.

Requirements

5+ years' experience and Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
Proven experience estimating medium-large projects required
General knowledge of construction principles/practices required
Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to use or learn to use MC2, TSI, Quick Pen, Accubid, OST, QTO and other estimating programs
Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
Experience leading successful team ventures, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community
Self-starter, highly motivated with strong work ethic
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to preconstruction
Solid interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead/manage MEP preconstruction/estimating process from conceptual to CDs
Establish/maintain budget control over MEP trades during estimating/preconstruction phases, providing value alternative solutions where fit. This includes developing and maintaining scope sheets.
Assist field operations with change order pricing and solving issues during construction
Assist project team in design decisions and development of solutions, and participate in training of project staff
Track historical costs of projects and review milestone documents for value alternative opportunities
Develop/maintain relationships with internal clients, subcontractors, vendors, etc., representing McCarthy to the community in a positive way
Manage estimating/bid processes by coordinating bid efforts, processing RFIs and interfacing between bid community and design team members on negotiations
Provide LEED analysis to meet project goals and basic/conceptual lifecycle analysis on system for owner consideration
Review plans/specifications/equipment schedules to ensure compliance and maintain working/current knowledge of MEP codes
Manage/prepare Exhibit 1 development process for all MEP subcontracts
Assist in prequalification process, design coordination meetings and in preparing responses to RFPs and RFQs
Generate quantity takeoffs as required to identify scope deficiencies and validate that the project budget is being maintained