Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil)

MasTec Inc

$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy civil estimating
  • Demonstrated expertise in earthwork and underground utility construction
  • Experience managing self-performed work
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans
  • Familiarity with Agtek and HCSS Heavy Bid software preferred
  • Strong desire to learn and grow in the role

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed bids and select subcontractors
  • Perform quantity take-offs and scope determinations
  • Cultivate and maintain client relationships
  • Conduct site visits to assess conditions and risks
  • Evaluate soil, environmental factors, and project-specific concerns
  • Communicate with operations and estimating teams for collaboration
  • Present accurate estimates to support decision-making

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 15 days Paid Time Off plus holidays and bereavement leave
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Full Job Description
Overview

Cash Construction is now hiring a Senior Estimator!

The Senior Estimator will bid and complete estimates for Heavy Civil and Single Family (subdivision road and utility) infrastructure projects. They have extensive knowledge of Civil construction means/methods, project schedules and costs. The estimator will be a self-starter and possess the ability to meet critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare bids, select vendors/subcontractors and estimate 'self-performed' crew compositions and production rates.
  • Make scope of work determinations and perform quantity take-offs.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients.
  • 100% detailed understanding of project scope.
  • Communicate and collaborate with wide range of individuals, including both Operations and other Estimating team members.
  • Conduct site visits to assess project conditions and identify any potential risks or challenges
  • Evaluate soil conditions, environmental factors, and other site-specific concerns that could affect the cost and schedule of the project
  • 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


Qualifications

Qualifications
  • A strong desire to learn and grow
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy civil estimating.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Heavy Civil construction. Specifically, earthwork, underground water, underground wastewater, underground drainage and street/highway construction.
  • Experience with self-perform work.
  • Sound organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
  • Experience with Agtek Earthwork take-off software is preferred.
  • Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software is preferred.
  • Willingness to work in a team environment.

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
  • 15 days 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 [email protected]. 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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