Sr. Estimator

Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national General Contractor / Construction Management Firm and MasTec’s Vertical construction arm. As a MasTec company, we maintain international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean to service complex projects in industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial sectors. With over 22,000 professionals and 400 locations, we deliver projects of any scale across 16 construction disciplines. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, specializing in heavy civil construction, renewables, and infrastructure.

About the role

This is a fully remote position based anywhere within the United States, supporting national and international operations. Candidates must be available to work during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM in their local time zone.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete quantity take-offs, ensuring all items incorporated in the assigned scopes are priced.
• Interpret project documents to prepare clear, complete, and competitive estimates, general conditions, and bids.
• Inform preconstruction staff of project requirements and owner directives, developing plans to meet stated goals.
• Manage multiple projects and value-engineer solutions to meet client budgetary needs.
• Identify qualified subcontractors and maintain bid solicitation lists.
• Attend preconstruction meetings with the design team and client on behalf of the firm.
• Fill design gaps with assumptions aligning with the design intent.
• Track costs at various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Prepare project clarifications and bid assumptions for submission to the owner.
• Investigate local market conditions and their effect on cost and constructability.
• Coordinate with company executives to support strategic planning efforts.
• Develop department protocols for best estimating practices.
• Attend technical and professional meetings and seminars as necessary.
• Establish timelines and estimating goals for effective and timely submittals.
• Represent company vision when presenting to potential clients, detailing Lemartec’s capabilities.
• Collaborate with Lemartec’s Building Systems on metal building pricing efforts.
• Ensure quality of services meets project requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration on estimates between all disciplines and parties.
• Provide risk and cost comparison analysis on estimates.
• Experience with LEED AP and scheduling programs (Microsoft Project preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) and CAD/BIM experience preferred.

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of estimating on construction projects.
• Minimum of 5 years estimating data center projects.
• 3 years experience working on design of data centers preferred.
• Understanding of contractual requirements, conceptual estimating, design drawings (P&ID, PFD), and project specifications.
• Proven experience in risk assessment analysis and estimating across multiple markets and geographic locations.

Skills

• Solid presentation and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience in estimating and independently producing conceptual estimates.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Project scheduling and document control experience.
• Expertise in constructability, construction methods, materials, and economics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, P6, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), and estimating software (SAGE/Timberline, On-Screen Take Off).

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match and 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.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.