Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction/Bridge & Highway

MasTec Inc

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Heavy Civil Construction
  • 2+ years of field experience specific to roadways and bridges
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
  • In-depth knowledge of contract delivery methods
  • Strong organization and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Identify errors and discrepancies in construction plans
  • Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for projects
  • Develop job budgets for awarded contracts
  • Conduct accurate quantity takeoffs
  • Facilitate communication with suppliers and subcontractors
  • Review and analyze estimating reports for project efficiency
  • Maintain current knowledge of Florida construction standards

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with potential for merit increases
  • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance options
Full Job Description
Overview

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

This individual should have a minimum of 5 years of estimating experience + minimum 2 years of field experience in Heavy Civil Construction, specifically with roadways and bridges. The person in this role should also be knowledgeable in contract delivery methods: design-build, design-bid-build, Lump Sum, etc., and contract experience with: FLDOT/turnpike, cities/counties, airport authority.

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

**We are open to experienced candidates located anywhere in the state of Florida and considerations will be made for hybrid or remote + light travel work arrangements.

Responsibilities
• Understand bid items, basis of estimate, skills to identify errors and discrepancies in plans, and specifications, and solutions.
• Wide understandings reading plans, specifications, request for proposal, request for information, addendums, technical special provisions, etc.
• Build green sheet estimate, breakdown activity structure, construction schedule, and risk matrix analysis.
• Create job budget for awarded contracts.
• Understand bid strategy, cost savings initiative, and management skills.
• Perform accurate, and within the time frame quantity takeoffs.
• Capable to individually estimate an entire job.
• Study and review all estimating reports: equipment total hrs., labor total hrs., key indicators, equipment balance analysis, etc.
• Constantly review updated FDOT Standards and Specifications.
• Full review of bid submittal package, and lead estimating discussion with company executives.
• Obtain clarifications on plans and specifications from owner or engineer of records.
• Coordinate and invite suppliers and subcontractors to quote different scope of work.
• Analyzes suppliers and subcontractor pricing input when required.
• Build and strength subcontractor and supplier relationship.
Complete understanding of unit cost analysis.
• Assists to pre-bid meeting and bid submittals.
• Keep updated information regarding commodity trade prices.
• Keep looking construction technologies and techniques.
• Maintain continue education in construction: assist to engineering convention, forum, etc.
• Continue communication with field personnel (project engineer, superintendent, foreman, fleet manager, etc.) to track and adjust as necessary unit costs.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Heavy Civil.
  • B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management degree.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Possess high work values, integrity, and ethical standards.
  • Possess great focus to meet and exceed company requirements and expectations.
  • Possess good organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have knowledge in bridge and roadway construction.
  • Savvy in Florida soil (rock/clay), foundations, concrete structures, temporary structural systems, underground and utility work, earthwork, signalization, roadway lighting and signing, intelligent transportation system, safety standards, etc.
  • Knowledgeable in design-build and design-bid-build contracts with FDOT and Turnpike Enterprises.
  • Teaching, and mentoring skills.


Software Skills:
  • 30-Hour OSHA training
  • Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Scheduling software, P6 Primavera
  • Heavy Bid from HCSS
  • Bluebeam by REVU
  • AutoCAD- Civil 3D
  • MicroStation
  • AGTEK


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.

#LI-DB1

#LI-REMOTE

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at MasTec Inc

  • Electrical Journeyman
    $89K *
    Rapid City, SD 57701 (Pennington County)
    Technical Services
    In-Person
  • Senior Project Scheduler
    $75K — $95K *
    Rockford, IL 61107 (Winnebago County)
    Real Estate & Construction
    In-Person
  • Mastec Inc
    Assistant Project Manager- RS
    $102K — $115K *
    Fargo, ND 58103 (Cass County)
    Real Estate & Construction
    In-Person
  • Mastec Inc
    Estimator II
    $100K — $120K *
    Miami, FL 33186 (Miami-Dade County)
    Real Estate & Construction
    In-Person
  • Construction Project Manager
    $70K — $95K *
    La Crosse, VA 23950 (Mecklenburg County)
    Real Estate & Construction
    In-Person

More Real Estate & Construction Jobs

Find similar Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction/Bridge & Highway jobs: