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Estimator - Construction and Infrastructure Projects

McKinsey & Company

Houston, TXFull time0-2 yearsNot Disclosed

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Job Description

Who You'll Work With

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

  • Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
  • A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
  • Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your Impact

You will be based in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Washington, DC, or New York, joining our Capital Analytics Client Capabilities Network—a core component of our broader Capital Excellence Service Line. Capital Analytics provides distinctive analysis, insights, and support to major capital projects across sectors. Our dedicated specialists use a data-driven approach and proprietary methodologies to offer services such as estimate and schedule validation, benchmarking, diligence, and readiness reviews. Our aim is to embed deep capital analytics into all our engagements and help cement Capital Excellence services across industries.You will prepare detailed cost estimates and budget forecasts for major capital projects. You will build and scale analytical tools focused on portfolio optimization, value improvement, project execution, and cost/schedule diagnostics.You will work in close-knit teams of 3-5 consultants to solve complex challenges for our clients. You will leverage advanced estimating and analytical tools to develop construction cost models, build proprietary solutions, and drive impact on large-scale capital projects.

You will play an active role in client engagements by gathering data, testing hypotheses, and developing actionable recommendations. You will present your findings to client leadership and collaborate directly with their teams to implement solutions.

You will help build new benchmarking databases, cost models, and market perspectives. You will synthesize your findings into complex models, summary reports, and standalone presentations for both internal and external audiences.

You will also stay at the forefront of the capital projects industry, continually contributing to the firm's collective expertise and proprietary insights.

You will build on your existing strengths and passions while gaining valuable new skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment receiving world-class, ongoing training alongside frequent coaching and mentorship from your colleagues and team leadership.

Your Qualifications and Skills

  • 2+ years of experience on major capital projects (for either an owner or contractor), ideally in a project management or project controls role.
  • Strong modeling capabilities using Excel and experience managing large datasets with databases. (Experience with the AspenTech estimator tool is a bonus).
  • Distinctive analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Proven ability to work highly collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated record of leadership in a professional setting and/or through extracurricular activities.
  • A background in consulting, strategy, and/or research is a strong plus
  • Ability to travel up to 50%

About The Company

McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions. We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.

Company Size10000+
IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services
TypePartnership
SpecialitiesManagement Consulting

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