Senior Estimator (manager level, Solar)

This position will lead large conceptual EPC bids where experience is vital in developing accurate estimates. Senior Estimators report to the Director of Estimating and will be responsible for all aspects of RFP requirements, winning proposal strategies, alternate contracting strategies, and risk management on large projects.

This is an onsite role located in one of our four office locations: Fargo, ND; Indianapolis, IN; Clinton, IN; or Phoenix, AZ.

About the Company

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of these companies. MasTec Renewables is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment, which generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue and provides construction services across renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building sectors.

MasTec is a minority-owned Fortune 500 company with over 90 years of history, 35,000 employees, and 400 offices nationwide. We embrace diverse perspectives and foster innovation through collaboration across departments and levels. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete conceptual estimates for large, complex EPC projects from receipt of bid package through final bid review, including site visits, scope determination, material takeoff, inputting data into computerized estimating systems, and addressing questions to the Owner/Engineer.
• Manage available bid time to ensure accurate and timely preparation of a complete estimate.
• Function as a team player and create an environment that encourages collaboration.
• Utilize experience to conceptualize portions of the estimate.
• Organize and detail the estimate to ensure manhours are properly applied, easily understood for review, and efficiently turned over to field personnel.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of all aspects of construction estimating and consistently manage bid teams for large, complex projects.
• Train and mentor Estimator I and Estimator IIs.
• Master technical estimating responsibilities, including lead responsibilities such as site visits, understanding RFQ requirements, questions to owner/engineer, and turnover of bid estimates to the field.
• Master discipline-specific responsibilities, including material takeoffs, comprehension of drawings and specifications, manhour analysis, material pricing, and subcontracts.
• May be assigned as the Lead Estimator on estimates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus related training or education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of construction estimating experience.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, estimating, and construction management.
• Experience with various contract types including EPC, Design-Build (DB), and Joint Venture (JV).
• Experience in contract negotiations.
• Experience working with a variety of vendors and clients.
• Experience leading bids on a regular basis.
• Estimating experience within large-scale Solar Renewable Energy projects is highly desired.

Skills

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety, aligning with the Company’s Zero Injury principles.
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform rapid and accurate arithmetic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in various situations.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increases.
• Eligibility for annual bonus.
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care).

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, and prescription drug plan.
• Pet insurance.

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and 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, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

Pay

$125,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.