Estimator - Commercial & Industrial Construction

Overview

Overview

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

Estimator responsibilities and duties include providing takeoff and cost estimates for commercial and industrial buildings and structures.

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. 

We embrace diversity and foster an environment of inclusion and equity. This is because we believe that all employees deserve to experience a deep sense of belonging. With values including safety, integrity, innovation, flexibility, performance, teamwork, and financial strength, we ensure that everything we do is led by what we value the most. We foster an environment where everyone has a voice and one that is stronger together because of our differences. At the end of the day, our employees are our biggest asset, and we are proud of building both strong infrastructures and an even stronger culture. 

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participate in preconstruction efforts for design build or other alternative delivery projects.
• 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
• Provide assistance on heavy civil estimates as required

Qualifications

• Highly knowledgeable in cost estimating for commercial or industrial building projects
• Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Must be capable managing time for self and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently
• Due to our Nationwide footprint, many meetings and reviews would be conducted via teleconference depending on the assigned teams for any given pursuit.
• Limited travel will be required for pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office, etc.
• Thrive 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.

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.