Commercial Construction Estimator

Overview

William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is currently hiring for an Estimator specializing in Commercial & Industrial Construction projects. 

The Estimator position is responsible for pre-construction planning, pre-bid attendance, takeoff calculations, bid management, and estimating activities involving large scale building construction projects.
Estimators work with drawings and specifications to prepare a complete estimate to construct the project at task. Knowledge of construction techniques, Quantity Takeoff Methods, and scheduling are essential skills required.

The opportunity is available in our Benicia CA, Scottsdale AZ, Rockford IL and Indianapolis IN office locations.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects. 

MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $2 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

• Understand means and methods of commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Create, obtain, and evaluate all documents/data required for bidding, including specifications, scopes of work, architectural documents, site plans, soil reports, community guidelines, and all other pertinent documents that affect all costs of construction.
• Work with suppliers, sub-contractors, etc., to facilitate bids, takeoffs, pricing, and proposals.
• Participate in value engineering efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Document estimating and pre-construction activities and keep team members informed.
• Maintain RFI log and bid contact log for projects.
• Work collaboratively with the construction team to ensure scopes of work for each trade are clearly understood and adhered to by sub-contractors.
• Research and pre-qualify new vendors, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Administrative duties to field incoming calls, emails, and other correspondence.
• Create and manage project files.
• Manage & update the online project management system.
• Maintain subcontractor contact records for potential vendors and sub-contractors.
• Ensure company procedures and internal control requirements are met.
• Experience with the following software:
  
  • Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
  • Microsoft Office
  • Bid2Win
  • HCSS

• 5 years of commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Experience and knowledge of the civil construction industry practices, materials, and methods involved and the purchasing of services and supplies.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Understanding of commercial construction and design.
• Ability to read and understand, building plans, scopes of work, specifications, and other construction documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Limited travel will be required for pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office, etc.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineer or a related field is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Required Competencies

• Timely decision making
• Functional/technical skills
• Intellectual horsepower
• Organizing
• Patience
• Perseverance
• Planning
• Process management
• Time management

Educational & Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial construction estimating
• Experience in heavy civil construction is preferred but not required

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation - commensurate with experience
• 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

• 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

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.