Senior Estimator in Greenfield, Minnesota at MCC Inc.

McCormick Construction (McC) is a specialized industrial contractor with over 30 years of experience serving agriculture, grain handling, ethanol, feed mills, and complex material handling environments. We partner with customers to design, build, and improve critical infrastructure, solving operational challenges and delivering projects with precision, safety, and reliability.

POSITION SUMMARY

McCormick Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to serve in a player-coach leadership role, leading the estimating function while actively estimating projects, reviewing bids, supporting project handoff, coordinating with operations and sales teams, improving estimating processes, and helping develop the estimating team. This role is responsible for driving estimating accuracy, operational consistency, workflow visibility, and team accountability while helping position McCormick to pursue and win profitable work. The ideal candidate brings strong estimating experience, leadership capability, construction knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Opportunity Evaluation & Bid Strategy: Evaluating incoming project opportunities to determine strategic fit, operational alignment, project risk, estimating priorities, and the likelihood of successful and profitable execution.

· Reviewing incoming bid opportunities, specifications, drawings, and project documentation

· Participating in go / no-go decision-making based on project fit, profitability potential, operational capacity, and estimating workload

· Evaluating project complexity, schedule requirements, delivery methods, and execution risks

· Identifying missing information and coordinating requests for clarification or additional documentation

· Coordinating attendance at pre-bid meetings, walkthroughs, and site visits as needed

· Working with sales and business development teams to prioritize high-value and high-probability opportunities

· Assessing scope clarity and determining when RFIs or additional discovery discussions are required

· Helping ensure estimating timelines and due dates are realistic and achievable based on workload and company priorities

Estimating & Preconstruction Leadership: Leading and coordinating the estimating function to support project prioritization, estimating consistency, operational visibility, workflow management, and profitable project pursuit.

· Leading the estimating function while remaining actively involved in estimating activities

· Reviewing incoming opportunities, specifications, drawings, and project documentation

· Participating in go / no-go decisions based on strategic fit, operational capacity, profitability, and project risk

· Coordinating estimating priorities, schedules, deadlines, and workflow visibility

· Leading weekly estimating meetings and supporting team accountability

· Helping establish scalable estimating processes, standards, and best practices.

Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimating: Developing accurate and complete project estimates through detailed scope review, quantity analysis, subcontractor coordination, and pricing evaluation.

· Performing conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates

· Interpreting drawings, specifications, RFPs, and supporting project documentation

· Developing labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and production cost estimates

· Preparing quantity takeoffs and pricing breakdowns

· Identifying scope gaps, constructability concerns, and estimating risks

· Reviewing subcontractor and supplier pricing for completeness and alignment with scope.

Proposal Development & Client Coordination: Supporting proposal development and maintaining strong communication with clients and internal teams throughout the estimating and preconstruction process.

· Assisting with proposal development and bid submissions

· Supporting proposal presentations and client discussions when appropriate

· Communicating with clients to clarify scope, answer technical questions, and support project development

· Coordinating with sales, business development, drafting, and operations teams throughout the estimating process.

Subcontractor & Vendor Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong subcontractor, supplier, and vendor relationships to support competitive pricing, reliable scope coverage, estimating accuracy, and long-term project success.

· Soliciting subcontractor and vendor pricing during the estimating process

· Expanding and strengthening McCormick’s subcontractor and supplier network

· Comparing subcontractor proposals for pricing, completeness, schedule alignment, and scope coverage

· Supporting evaluation of subcontractor qualifications, responsiveness, and reliability

· Researching and identifying new subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners as needed

· Utilizing Buildr RFQ tools and systems to improve bid solicitation efficiency and visibility

· Maintaining organized subcontractor contact information and estimating resource databases

Operational Handoff & Team Collaboration: Supporting smooth transition from estimating to project execution while maintaining alignment between estimating, operations, and project management teams.

· Supporting smooth transition from estimating to project execution

· Coordinating turnover documentation, RFIs, subcontractor information, and estimate assumptions with project management and operations teams

· Collaborating with field operations to align estimates with execution realities and scheduling expectations

· Supporting estimating clarification and change order pricing during project execution when necessary

Process Improvement & Team Development: Improving estimating processes, supporting team development, and helping build scalable systems, accountability, and operational consistency across the estimating function.

· Supporting implementation and utilization of Buildr, AI tools, and estimating technologies

· Improving estimating workflows, organization, documentation, and reporting visibility

· Coaching and mentoring estimators across the team

· Supporting onboarding, accountability, communication, and development within the estimating function

· Helping create a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of estimating experience within industrial, commercial, agricultural, manufacturing, renewable energy, material handling, or related construction environments
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience within an estimating or preconstruction environment preferred
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, labor productivity, subcontractor management, and project risk evaluation
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, RFPs, and project documentation
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong technology proficiency, including estimating software, spreadsheets, and AI-supported workflows
• Experience with Buildr, Procore, Bluebeam, SharePoint, or related systems preferred
• Ability to build trust and credibility with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

REQUIREMENTS

· Alignment with company core values

· Ability to travel to conduct site visits

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

· Accurate, complete estimates that reduce scope gaps and project surprises

· Strong estimating workflows, visibility, and accountability across the team

· Consistent collaboration between estimating, sales, operations, and project management

· Improved project profitability through better estimating accuracy and risk evaluation

· Effective prioritization and management of high-value, executable opportunities

· Organized, scalable estimating processes and documentation standards

· Strong subcontractor and vendor relationships supporting competitive and reliable pricing

· A well-developed estimating team that communicates effectively, follows consistent processes, and continues to grow in capability

· Successful project handoff and alignment between estimating and operations

· Increased utilization of Buildr, AI tools, and technology to improve efficiency and consistency

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Why McCormick

· Work on complex, meaningful industrial projects

· Be part of a team that values practical thinking and strong execution

· Opportunity to shape and improve field operations

· $120,000 - $135,000.00 annually based on experience

· Hybrid work opportunities & flexible hours for some positions

· Paid Vacation & Holidays

· 401k with Company Match

· Cookouts and company events

· Opportunities for skill development, certifications, and continued education.

· Room for advancement

· Company Paid LTD and Life Insurance

· Company apparel store

· Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Disability, Life, Hospital Indemnity & AD&D

· Travel opportunities (for field staff)

· Bonuses and incentives