McGough

General contractor delivering complex construction projects

Senior Estimator

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A four-year degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management is required.
At least 10 years of construction and estimating experience is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills are required.
The candidate must be thorough and detail-oriented.
The candidate must be able to prioritize and multitask within time constraints.
The candidate must be self-starting and motivated with minimal supervision.
Strong computer skills are required.
Previous experience with On-Screen Takeoff is required.
Understanding of Microsoft Excel is required.
Previous oversight of Estimator I and/or Estimator II work is required.
The candidate must understand project specifications, plans, project schedules, constructability, pricing, production rates, contract types, and estimating processes.
The position requires the ability to visit and move around construction jobsites, including climbing ladders and stairs, walking long distances and on uneven surfaces, and working in outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
The position requires sitting for extended periods, lifting up to 20 pounds, using a keyboard and mouse, and the ability to hear and speak clearly and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret project specifications and plans to prepare detailed, comprehensive, and accurate quantity surveys.
Perform conceptual estimating from preliminary project parameters.
Prepare project estimates, including self-performed work, subcontracted work, and general requirements.
Understand timelines and applicable project deadlines.
Maintain current information on products, vendors, and subcontractors.
Prepare detailed quantity surveys.
Solicit and coordinate subcontractor and supplier bids.
Provide input to the project team for the project schedule.
Oversee takeoff processes for existing conditions and temporary provisions, substructure, structure, and masonry; improve takeoff methods; and mentor and coach Estimator I and Estimator II positions.
Develop and manage bid cards and scopes, identify gaps and overlaps, improve bid-card methods, and mentor and coach Estimator I and Estimator II positions.
Select estimate templates and modify them for project requirements; understand value-analysis logs and generate items; develop estimates using ICA; evaluate and seek new tools; and develop and maintain conceptual pricing and productivity guides.
Communicate with subcontractors, attend design-team and owner meetings, apply constructability knowledge, generate requests for information, evaluate schedules, and visit jobsites to assess production rates, constructability, schedules, and time studies.
Participate in marketing interviews and other communications, develop training and mentoring programs, support the PACE process, and conduct visits for Estimator I and Estimator II positions.
Evaluate cost history and unit prices; price self-performed work, general conditions, weather, and hoisting; develop and review estimates at conceptual, schematic-design, design-development, and other levels; approve estimates; develop building- and room-type, component, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing pricing; and assess macro-level value analysis and crew production rates.
Complete estimates at all levels and manage internal and external resources; apply pricing, constructability, and scheduling knowledge; present estimates; manage the estimating team; and understand contract types.
Assist the pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements, research prospective clients, prepare responses to requests for qualifications and proposals, participate in pursuit interviews, and assist with and participate in preconstruction meetings.
Perform quantity takeoffs and assist in estimating labor production, materials, and equipment for self-performed work; understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services, and costs; gather information and implement or assist with PACE preparation and projections; scope bid materials; and assist with creating critical path method schedules.
Assist field staff with creating critical path method schedules, update and distribute schedules with field staff, and co-lead Last Planner efforts with field staff.
Participate in company business-development activities, foster relationships with clients and project partners, pursue relationships with potential clients and design firms, and attend project-management and other company meetings.
Attend relevant personal and professional development training, participate in company-sponsored events and Lean events, support company standards of work and the McGough Way, and perform other assigned responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

At least 10 years of experience participating in estimating commercial and industrial construction projects is preferred.
A professional designation such as CPE, LEED AP, DBIA, or CPC is preferred.
Demonstrated experience building productive relationships with project partners, subcontractors, and vendors is preferred.

Description

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.

SENIOR ESTIMATOR

The primary role of the Senior Estimator includes the following essential functions:

Read and interpret project specifications and plans to prepare detailed, comprehensive and accurate quantity surveys
Perform conceptual estimating from preliminary project parameters
Prepare project estimates including self-performed work, subcontracted work and general requirements
Understand timelines and applicable project deadlines
Maintain current information on products, vendors, and subcontractors
Preparation of detailed quantity surveys
Subcontractor/supplier bid solicitation and coordination
Provide input to the project team for the project schedule

Qualifications:

Required:

Four-year degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management
10+ years of construction and estimating experience
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, problem solving, organization and time management skills
Thorough and detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
Strong computer skills
Previous experience with On-Screen takeoff
Understanding of Microsoft Excel
Previous oversight of Estimator I and/or Estimator II work

Preferred:

10+ years of experience participating in estimating of commercial and industrial construction projects
Professional designation (e.g. CPE, LEED AP, DBIA, CPC, etc.)
Demonstrated experience in driving productive relationships with project partners, subcontractors and vendors

Office and Travel:

Office: Role is housed at Corporate or Regional office. Requires visiting prospective contract sites on regular basis.

Travel: Periodic overnight travel required

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Estimating and Bidding:

Oversight of Take-off processExisting conditions/temp provisionsSubstructure (single sided forms, deep foundations, etc.)Structure (structural concrete, system connections, etc.)Masonry (evaluation of labor risk)Improves take-off means and methodsMentors and coach Estimator I and Estimator II positions
Bid Card DevelopmentManagement of bid cards and scopes (gaps and overlaps)Improves bid card means and methodsMentors and coaches Estimator I and Estimator II positions
Estimating ToolsSelection of estimate templateModify estimate template for project requirementsUnderstanding of value analysis log & generate itemsDeveloping estimates with ICATEvaluate and seek new toolsDevelop & maintain conceptual pricing guideDevelop & maintain productivity guide
CommunicationExcellent subcontractor communication (knowing what questions to ask)Attend Design Team meetings & owner meetingsConstructability knowledgeGenerate RFI’sSchedule evaluationJobsite visits: production rates, constructability, schedule, time studies, etc.Marketing – interviews, misc. communicationsDeveloping training and mentoring programsPACE processConducting visits for Estimator I/Estimator II
PricingCost history evaluationGeneral understanding of unit pricesSelf-perform pricingGeneral conditions, weather, hoisting, etc.Estimate developmentCD/DD estimatesSD/DD estimatesConceptual estimatesReviewing and approving estimatesBuilding/Room type unit pricingComponent pricingMEP pricingMacro level value analysisCrew production rates
Estimate DevelopmentCompletion of all types of estimates at all levelsManagement of resources (internal and external)Expanded knowledge base of pricing, constructability, scheduleStrong presentation skillsManagement of estimating teamUnderstanding of contract types

Pursuit and Business Development:

Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
Research prospective clients
Assist pursuit team in completing responses to RFQs and RFPs
Participate in pursuit interviews
Assist with and participate in preconstruction meetings

McGough Self-Performed Work:

Understand and perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating labor production, materials and equipment
Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costs
Gather information, implement or assist in PACE preparation and projections
Scope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.)
Assist with creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for our work

Scheduling:

Assist field staff with creating CPM scheduling
Work closely with field staff to update and distribute schedule as needed
Co-lead Last Planner efforts in conjunction with field staff

Other responsibilities:

Participate in company business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)
Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
Pursue new relationships with potential clients and design firms
Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings
Attend any training – personal and/or professional development – that is relevant to the position, including human resources management
Actively participate in company-sponsored events
Support and follow standards of work
Participate in Lean events and support the McGough Way
Other responsibilities as assigned

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee’s work station and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.

Employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures. In addition, employee must be able to move around prospective or current project sites This includes climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances and climbing stairs.

About the Company

McGough

General contractor delivering complex construction projects

McGough is a general contracting firm with six generations of experience in planning, development, construction, and facility management. It oversees projects from initial concept through completion, including new construction and renovations, by coordinating owners, designers, and trade partners to bring diverse spaces such as corporate, healthcare, education, life sciences, housing, worship, and retail to life. Its process centers on cross-functional collaboration, rigorous project management, and a deep network of partners to execute complex builds. Compared with competitors, McGough distinguishes itself through its long history, broad sector experience, integrated approach across phases of a project, and emphasis on partnership and collaboration to ensure projects meet client goals. The company's primary goal is to deliver successful, well-built projects from the ground up, giving clients confidence from planning through facility turnover.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 1956

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