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Senior Drywall Estimator

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Position Summary :

The leader for this opportunity will be engaged with the estimating and preconstruction efforts for our self-perform activities. This role requires exceptional communication skills, the ability to analyze, adjust, report, and present key performance indicators for common and specialty scopes within the drywall, framing, and carpentry discipline. This partner will create and foster a team environment, build trust, have a competitive spirit, skillfully negotiate, and identify risk mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare consistently accurate, detailed, quantity surveys.
  • Independently prepare complete self-perform cost estimate packages for projects using applicable project plans, specifications and supporting documentation.
  • Attend preconstruction meetings to learn project information, estimating deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Able to discuss project scope clearly and effectively during estimate review.
  • Prepare and submit pre-bid RFI's for scope clarifications.
  • Prepare variance reports to identify the cost deltas at each budget update.
  • Identify cost-savings opportunities.
  • Prepare estimate turnover packages for the self-perform operation teams.
  • Exceptional communication with all internal and external partners.
  • Subject matter expert in drywall, framing, and carpentry scopes.
  • Highly experienced in material pricing, volatility, and procurement strategies.
  • Conducts reviews of milestone documents for the development and pricing of value alternative opportunities.
  • Co-develop post bid budgets / SOV.
  • Assist in field change pricing if needed.
  • Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to internal and external partners / vendors
  • Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work and subcontracts.
  • Builds relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Attends industry events and represents McCarthy to the industry in a professional capacity.
  • Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
  • Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO / Affirmative Action Programs.

Qualifications

  • 7 years or greater of drywall / framing preconstruction and estimating experience in large commercial, education, and / or healthcare markets.
  • General knowledge of construction principles, codes, and processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
  • General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
  • Extensive experience and highly skilled with OST and Quickbid software.
  • Strong math and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Solid interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with team and clients
  • Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.
  • Maintains a "value added" approach to estimating
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks under differing deadlines.
  • Salary is based upon experience, range is $92,000 to $118,000 per year
  • Salary : $92,000 - $118,000

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