Mastec Inc

Director of Preconstruction

Mastec Inc$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of estimating construction projects
  • Proven management experience, successfully leading and mentoring teams
  • Solid presentation and communication skills
  • Understanding of contractual requirements and project specifications
  • B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Hands-on experience with industry software like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6

Responsibilities

  • Direct, plan, organize, and coordinate preconstruction activities
  • Conduct and participate in project meetings to ensure alignment on requirements
  • Establish timelines and goals for accurate estimating
  • Facilitate effective communication between estimating disciplines
  • Review and approve bids and specifications to mitigate potential issues
  • Inform preconstruction staff about project requirements and devise meeting plans
  • Manage and develop the estimating department
  • Approve staff submissions including proposals and presentations
  • Report monthly on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of estimating performance
  • Prepare budget estimates and setup for cost control handoff

Benefits

  • Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
  • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with family coverage
  • Telehealth and diabetes management programs
  • Paid time off and holidays, including bereavement and military leave
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support
  • Disability, life, and accident insurance options
  • Emergency travel assistance and group legal plan
Full Job Description
Overview

The Director of Preconstruction will be responsible for the management of the estimating staff, assigning resources to the multiple estimating pursuits, coordinating pre-bid attendance as needed, bid management, cost databases, estimating software, implementing/improving estimating practices. This position will be officed in Rockford, IL. Ragnar Benson specializes in Port, Intermodal, Rail and Industrial projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

  • Perform functions inherent to a manager/supervisory position through directing, planning, organizing, and coordinating.
  • Conduct/attend project meetings as needed to communicate project requirements
  • Establish timelines and estimating goals for effective and timely submittals.
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration on estimates between all disciplines and parties
  • Review/Approve bids, specifications, drawings and the contract to proactively solve potential issues.
  • Informs preconstruction staff of project requirements and owner directives and develops a plan to meet stated goals.
  • Responsible for the management and continued development of the estimating department.
  • Review and approve data submitted by staff including proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations
  • Provide monthly report of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) which includes types of estimates and values of estimates being produced.
  • Prepare post bid budget and job setup activity codes for handoff to cost control department for EPR interface


Qualifications

  • 10+ years of estimating construction projects.
  • Proven management experience, a history of leading, teaching, developing, and mentoring others successfully.
  • Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills.
  • Possess an understanding of contractual requirements, conceptual estimating, design drawings and project specifications.
  • B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent progressive work experience.
  • Proven hands-on experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or Bid2Win or similar industry software

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing
  • Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
  • 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 [redacted]. 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.

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About Mastec Inc

MasTec is an infrastructure engineering and construction company that serves the utility, communications, and government industries. The company is specialized in the engineering, building, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of energy, utility, and communications infrastructure, including electrical utility transmission and distribution; power generation; natural gas and petroleum pipelines; wireless, wireline, and satellite communications; wind and solar farms; and water and sewer systems. MasTec was founded in 1994 and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$322.8 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+9.1%
Revenue
$6.3 billion
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