Senior Estimator (Civil/Structures)

About the role

William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is hiring for an experienced Senior Estimator with extensive estimating background in heavy civil, highways and roadways.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate takeoff and cost estimates for heavy highway roadway including earthwork, aggregates, underground and paving.
• Review, analyze and interpret contract documents for complete understanding of the work and owner deliverables to provide accurate, detailed cost estimates.
• Review opportunity pursuits and develop preliminary budget estimate and itemized summary for go/no-go evaluation.
• Identify critical issues and develop risk exposure summary with associated cost impacts.
• Provide creative and innovative thinking to analyze and develop strategy and value engineering solutions.
• Effective communication and interaction with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation 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.
• Company representation at pre-bids and site visits.

Requirements

• Highly knowledgeable in earthwork, underground drainage, sewer, watermain and general roadway construction.
• IDOT and/or INDOT experience is preferred.
• Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Capable managing time for self and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently.
• Limited travel will be required for pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office, etc.
• Thrives in fast-paced environment with ability to deliver under deadlines.
• Proficient in Bid2Win or similar estimating software and exceptional Microsoft Office skills; Primavera P6, Bluebeam and AutoCad experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management and related field experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil estimating.
• Extensive experience with earthwork and underground is required, PCC paving and concrete knowledge is a plus.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Communication skills.
• Software proficiency (Bid2Win, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, AutoCad).
• Analytical and mathematical skills.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing Compensation - Mid-Senior Estimator range - $140,000 - $185,000/year but could be flexible with additional experience in closing bids and leadership.

Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.

401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).

Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.

Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance.

Family & Lifestyle Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.

Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation.

Employee Assistance Program.

Planning for the Unexpected Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.

Group legal plan.

Pay

Mid-Senior Estimator range - $140,000 - $185,000/year but could be flexible with additional experience in closing bids and leadership.

Schedule

Remote/hybrid arrangement is available with the right experience preferably with Indiana or Illinois DOT experience. Depending on residing location, travel may be increased.