Estimator

A member of the McCarthy-Bush family of companies, McCarthy Improvement (MCI) is a heavy highway and construction company dedicated to connecting people and communities through infrastructure development, using innovative ideas with a commitment to safety and quality.  Founded in 1897, our core values center around integrity, quality, safety, and teamwork.  Our vision is to continue to lead our industry through innovation and exceptional performance.

MCI is currently seeking a detail-oriented Estimator based out of Davenport, Iowa. 

The Estimator position will be responsible for supervising the preparation of work to be estimated, and assists in gathering proposals,
blueprints, specifications and related documents. The estimator position requires leadership skills and communication with primes, subcontractors and team members regarding project needs for labor, material and time requirements. The position also requires the ability to read, interpret and possibly correct a full set of bid documents, including but not limited to, plans, proposals, specifications and schedules. Other key skills in the estimator role include being able to develop a plan to build the project bid, supervising the collection and analysis of bid pricing from all vendors and performing risk analysis. The ideal candidate works well on teams, is detail oriented, has strong mathematical skills, a knack for customer service, a strong aptitude in software such as the estimating system Hard Dollar and programs such as Bluebeam. 

A successful Estimator has excellent communication skills as well, in order to improve scheduling and team management to enable strict deadlines being met. At McCarthy Improvement, compliance with established policies, rules, and procedures specifically concerning safety, is always a priority. The Estimator must be aware of these guidelines and effective at informing team members to ensure a safe and productive work environment. This position will be based in Davenport, IA. The successful candidate must have the ability to regularly travel up to 500 miles from the local office in order to visit different sites to gain first-hand knowledge of projects. The Estimator should have the ability to effectively present information and answer questions for managers, customers and employees.  In addition, this role also requires the ability to use Microsoft Project & Excel.

What makes you successful in this position? 

• Are you an upcoming college grad looking to become an Estimator in the industrial construction field?
• Do you have proven experience creating and following project schedules, staying within budget, and keeping the 'big picture' in mind?
• Do you hold a recent degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering with experience managing industrial projects?
  
• Have you had experience with technical procedures, governmental regulation and applying complex math equations to projects?
• Are you a natural leader with a talent for public speaking?
• Have you worked somewhere before where knowledge of modern technology (Microsoft Office Suites), effective communication, attention to detail and strategic organization were a priority?
• Do you have a valid drivers license and clean driving record?

Why should you work here?

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• The ability to gain real-world experience from dynamic professionals with diverse expertise
• Competitive compensation
  
• Generous benefits package with 401k match
• Flexible PTO Policy

McCarthy Improvement is committed to equal employment opportunities and all candidates will be evaluated based qualification. McCarthy Improvement encourages qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and others to apply. Equal Opportunity is the Law.

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