Estimating Manager

Castle Contracting, LLC is a 100% employee-owned, self-performing, turnkey site preparation contractor. We have been serving clients throughout the Midwest and Southern California for decades, helping to solve their most complex site-preparation challenges. Castle performs earthwork and site utility construction, including clearing, grading, trenching, excavation, water, wastewater, stormwater, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, telecommunications, and directional drilling. Our team leverages new technology, in-house civil design-build services, and civil construction expertise to add value to project teams and mitigate risk for stakeholders. Castle has offices in St. Louis, Omaha, San Diego, and Newport Beach, with projects ranging in size from $25K to $30M. Castle is a privately held, wholly owned company of McCarthy Holdings, Inc.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, maintain status of and review bid documents, submitting bids and estimates in a timely manner
• Prepare complete, accurate quantity take-offs to build estimates
• Assist with execution plans and win strategies
• Prepare a thorough, detailed and well-annotated estimate
• Prepare a thorough, comprehensive proposal, including bid forms and supporting documentation
• Subcontractor & Vendor solicitation and management during preconstruction process
• Participate in peer bid review and contract review for compliance with bid proposal
• Follow-up with prior bid projects on a weekly basis and update status at weekly estimating meeting
• Assist project manager if questions arise throughout the project about the estimate
• Cultivate existing client relationships and work with Business Development in building new relationships and targeting opportunities

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 5-10 years' experience with estimating, design management and/or field management
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Proven experience estimating self-performed earthwork and/or site utilities
• Experience working with MS Excel, On-Screen Take-Off, HCSS estimating software, and AGTEK Earthwork preferred
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to build trust and influence others
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to preconstruction
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with varied audiences.

Castle Contracting is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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