Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil)

Established in the 1970’s, Cash Construction Company was founded on a commitment to excellence in how we treat our clients and our employees. Incorporated in Texas, we are a leader in the Civil and Infrastructure Construction industry, completing projects involving water and wastewater utilities, drainage improvements, lift stations, pump stations, dry utilities, roadwork, and wind and solar farms. With a large fleet of equipment, we are well-equipped to self-perform nearly all our contractual obligations. Cash Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment, generating over $4.5 billion in annual revenue.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids, select vendors/subcontractors and estimate 'self-performed' crew compositions and production rates.
• Make scope of work determinations and perform quantity take-offs.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients.
• 100% detailed understanding of project scope.
• Communicate and collaborate with Operations and other Estimating team members.
• Conduct site visits to assess project conditions and identify potential risks or challenges.
• Evaluate soil conditions, environmental factors, and other site-specific concerns that could affect cost and schedule.
• 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 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

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy civil estimating.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Heavy Civil construction, specifically earthwork, underground water, underground wastewater, underground drainage, and street/highway construction.
• Experience with self-perform work.
• Sound organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Experience with Agtek Earthwork take-off software is preferred.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software is preferred.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• A strong desire to learn and grow.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 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

• 15 days 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.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.