Estimating Manager - Civil

Position Summary The Estimating Manager has the primary responsibility of evaluating bid specifications/drawings, to understand the size/scope of the work and complete a comprehensive project estimate/proposal for all targeted projects. Responsibilities Prepare, maintain status of and review bid documents, submitting bids and estimates in a timely mannerPrepare complete, accurate quantity take-offs to build estimatesAssist with execution plans and win strategiesPrepare a thorough, detailed and well-annotated estimatePrepare a thorough, comprehensive proposal, including bid forms and supporting documentationSubcontractor & Vendor solicitation and management during preconstruction processParticipate in peer bid review and contract review for compliance with bid proposalFollow-up with prior bid projects on a weekly basis and update status at weekly estimating meetingAssist project manager if questions arise throughout the project about the estimateCultivate existing client relationships and work with Business Development in building new relationships and targeting opportunities Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or minimum of 5 years' experience with estimating, design management and/or field managementIn-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices requiredProven experience estimating self-performed earthwork and/or site utilitiesExperience working with MS Excel, On-Screen Take-Off, HCSS estimating software, and AGTEK Earthwork preferredExperience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform workSelf-starter, highly motivated with the ability to build trust and influence othersDemonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to preconstructionStrong communication skills with ability to communicate with varied audiences. Castle Contracting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: Castle Contracting's Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. Castle Contracting maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually. Castle Contracting will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. Castle Contracting does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements. If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, Castle Contracting will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of Castle Contracting.