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Sr Estimator Mechanical Water/ Wastewater

Employer:	McCarthy Building Co
Job Location:	Dallas , TX
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Industry Type:	General Contractors - Managers
Job Description:	Our Texas Division is currently seeking a Mechanical Senior Estimator with expertise in the Water/ Waste Water industry, who will join our Preconstruction/ Estimating team. McCarthy’s Texas Estimating Department is a group of professional estimators working on some of the most challenging projects in the state. We pride ourselves on delivering cost certainty to our client, and we are looking to add a talented estimator to our staff. The Mechanical Senior Estimator will report directly to the Chief estimator and assist in the preparation of Mechanical estimates. This is an exciting, challenging role for which only the best builders are considered. Responsibilities: Experience and Responsibilities: • Good conceptual estimating capabilities • Strong knowledge and relationships with the subcontracting community. • Experience and knowledge of the manufacturing community. • Perform mechanical quantity take-offs and pricing of estimates including all process piping, yard piping and building trades. • Experience in mechanical estimates ranging from 15 Million and up. • Assist with final assembly of estimate for presentation to Owner. • Subcontractor solicitation during biding process. • Aid field operations with change order pricing. • Review of the project documents for value analysis suggestions. • Preparation and pricing of value analysis suggestions. • Coordinate mechanical scope of work with architectural, structural and electrical estimators. • Prepare budget comparisons between current and previous estimates. Qualifications: Skills: • Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook. • Good organizational skills. • Good communication skills. • 7+ years of progressive experience in estimating for a large scale general contractor or mechanical subcontractor. • Self-perform experience of concrete and mechanical is strongly desired. • Knowledge of mechanics of Water/ Waste Water plants. • Knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids and GMP processes. • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
Company Description:	Founded in 1864, McCarthy is one of the oldest privately held construction firms in the nation. The employee-owned firm provides construction management, design/build and general contracting services. More than 50 percent of McCarthy's work is from repeat clients, contributing to the firm's ranking as the 13th largest domestic general contractor (Engineering News-Record, May 2004). McCarthy has managed projects in 45 states and has annual revenues of more than $1 billion with an average project size of under $4 million. With national headquarters in St. Louis, the company has additional offices in Atlanta, Detroit, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Dallas, Newport Beach, San Francisco and Sacramento.