Overview

MasTec Civil is hiring a Lead Estimator to assist in the growth of our Florida market!

Lead a team to manage and prepare bid package from start-end process including but not limited to: cost saving initiatives, CPM scheduling, Maintenance of Traffic Analysis, bid strategy. After winning a bid, the lead estimator will transfer all documentation, make a presentation, and assist the managerial team with buyouts, value engineering, and future change order analysis.

This candidate must be a self-motivated person, willing to collaborate with peers, teach young engineers, and constantly strives to identify problems and solutions.

The candidate must be knowledgeable with different type of contract such as: design-build, design-bid-build, Lump Sum; and be familiar with clients such as: FDOT/Turnpike, Miami Dade Expressway (MDX) or similar, South Florida Water Management (SFWMD), city and county authorities.

**We are open to experienced candidates located anywhere in the state of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Constantly review standard and specification updates from owner authority
• Full understanding of contract terms, requirements, drawings, special provisions, technical specifications, etc.
• Build breakdown work activity with bid item and quantities
• Provide initial estimate (green sheet) to have a better understanding of the cost percentage per construction division.
• Create and analyze Risk Matrix and CPM Scheduling
• Keep tracking of request for information during bid process
• Study and review all estimating reports: equipment total hrs., labor total hrs., key indicators, etc.
• Full review of bid submittal, and lead presentation to executives before bid submittal
• Keep backups of all estimates
• Productivity analysis with similar jobs
• Guide, coordinate, and assign work to every estimator within the team
• Maintenance of the Estimating software: labor, equipment, permanent material and construction material rate updates.
  • Also, the crew, activity, and bid item codebooks
• Be aware of global and local economy situation: inflation, construction index price, major commodities trending, etc.
• Build and create relationship with subcontractors and suppliers
• Constantly look up for bid opportunities with current clients and new clients
• Participate in the estimating hiring process, summer internship, and mentoring young estimators
• Create budget for the awarded contract

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Heavy Civil: field position, and at least 5 years estimating in the USA.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Possess high work values, integrity, and ethical standards.
• Possess great focus to meet and exceed company requirements and expectations.
• Great leadership skills to manage and coordinate the estimating team.
• Excellent organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have knowledge in FDOT bridge and roadway construction.
• Savvy in foundations, concrete structures, cofferdam, retaining wall, temporary structural systems, underground and utility work, earthwork, signalization, roadway lighting and signing, intelligent transportation system, safety standards, etc

Software Skills:

• 30-Hour OSHA training
• Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Scheduling software, P6 Primavera
• Heavy Bid from HCSS
• Vista Accounting Software
• Bluebeam by REVU

What's In It For You:

Financial Wellbeing

• 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 [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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