Estimator

About the role

Ragnar Benson Construction, a MasTec Company, is seeking an experienced Mid-Senior Estimator with a strong background in railways, roadways, and concrete structures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preconstruction efforts for design build or other alternative delivery projects
• Review opportunity pursuits and develop preliminary budget estimates and itemized summaries for go/no-go evaluations
• Analyze contract documents for complete understanding of the work and owner deliverables to provide accurate, detailed cost estimates
• Analyze historical data and use estimating software to calculate costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services
• Develop subcontractor and supplier scope packages and perform detailed outreach to procure pricing coverage as required
• Manage the bid process from start to finish and report to executives for final close and submission
• Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure the availability of materials at competitive prices
• Estimate labor and equipment requirements based on the project scope and schedule
• Conduct site visits to assess project conditions and identify any potential risks or challenges
• Evaluate soil conditions, environmental factors, and other site-specific concerns that could affect the cost and schedule of the project
• Identify critical issues and develop risk exposure summaries with associated cost impacts
• Provide creative and innovative thinking to analyze and develop strategy and value engineering solutions
• Communicate effectively with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Perform and review quantity takeoffs to provide evaluations for accuracy and acceptance
• Work with scheduling staff and operations to develop accurate and precise bid schedules
• Present complete and accurate estimates to ensure confidence in decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management, or related field, with 5 years of experience in heavy civil estimating
• Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, pricing, and best practices
• Contribute to the development of improved estimating techniques and processes

Company Overview

Ragnar Benson Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in commuter rail, intermodal facilities, and ports. With over 40 years of experience in the railway industry, we offer various delivery models, including general contracting, construction management, preconstruction, and design-build services. We focus on innovation, safety, and environmentally-responsible construction, delivering quality work and service. Ragnar Benson is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment, generating over $4.5 billion in annual revenue.