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Posted July 29, 2026

Civil Estimating Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States 85001 Full Time
Reference: 286123123

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Civil Estimating Manager to join our Water Civil preconstruction team in either one of our Phoenix, Dallas, or St. Louis offices. This role will assist the preconstruction team with all aspects of estimating, including quantity take-off, bidding, and estimate development of the civil scope on water and wastewater treatment plant projects across the country. The Estimating Managermay lead or manage the preparation of civil estimates for these projects which primarily include earthwork, sitework, and yard piping.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop or manage the preparation of civil cost models and GMP estimates for CMAR and Design Build construction projects
  • Perform quantity take-offs
  • Participate in the internal estimate review process and assist with final assembly of estimate presentation for owner
  • Evaluate bids and develop scope comparison documents
  • Prepare contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts, and direct information/documents to subcontractors
  • Collaborate with internal partners and engineers to help influence project design
  • Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors and clients, and represent McCarthy at industry events
  • Review of the project documents to identify value engineering suggestions and alternative pricing
  • Communicate with engineers and owners to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or minimum 5 years of applicable estimating, design management or field management experience
  • Self-perform civil experience (preconstruction or operations) is strongly desired
  • General technical knowledge of civil construction, with specific experience in water and wastewater treatment plant projects is preferred but not required.
  • General knowledge of construction principles and processes, as well as cost model and GMP processes
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports
  • General knowledge of estimating software including HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and/or On-Screen Takeoff is preferable, but not required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to estimating

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS:McCarthys Talent Acquisition Team is theonly authorized representativepermitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy 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, McCarthy 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 McCarthy.





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