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:

McCarthy’s Preconstruction and Estimating team is looking to add a Senior Estimator to our St Louis, MO office. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for equipment installation, piping, and/or steel erection self-perform estimate development and procurement when subcontracting the work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop conceptual and detailed estimates for equipment installation and steel erection self-perform and subcontracted work.
• Develop labor productivity, contingency and escalation analyses.
• Develop budgets at early stages of design, relying on historical reference points and communication with designers and consultants.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate project risks.
• Review projects for cost-effectiveness and assess value alternatives.
• Analyze the development of documents and estimate the associated changes.
• Participate in scope of work development and subcontract agreements to ensure projects are fully coordinated between all disciplines.
• Recommend a procurement strategy and manage the bid solicitation process.
• Lead the internal review process for responsible work.
• Assist in owner presentations.
• Maintain historical cost information.
• Aid field operations with change order pricing if needed.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to maintain a competitive advantage for McCarthy.
• Develop and communicate qualifications for the basis of the estimate to internal and external team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related major and/or 5+ years of experience.
• Advanced interpretation of drawings and specifications.
• In-depth knowledge of LSUM, Design Build, and GMP procurement processes.
• Experience working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience with large-scale projects with emphasis on highly complex industrial projects.
• Estimating experience with both self-perform and subcontracted work.
• Ability to synthesize cost data from a wide range of sources into a conceptual estimate.
• Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Building Information Modeling (BIM), WinEst, Assemble, Revit and Bluebeam or related software.
• Self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to build trust and influence others.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to estimating.
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.