Mastec Inc

Senior Estimator

Mastec Inc$120K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • 8+ years of estimating experience in power utility construction (transmission, substation, distribution).
  • Experience with transmission lines, substations, and electrical distribution projects.
  • Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
  • Experience estimating large $75M+ projects.
  • Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., B2W, HeavyBid, Sage, or similar) and MS Excel.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates for overhead and underground distribution systems including labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs.
  • Interpret design drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents to define project scope and estimate requirements.
  • Conduct quantity take-offs, analyze constructability, and validate design assumptions to ensure realistic project budgets.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to ensure estimates align with project execution strategies.
  • Identify, quantify, and assess project risks and opportunities; incorporate mitigation strategies into estimates.
  • Prepare and present estimate summaries, bid proposals, and support documentation for executive and client review.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of industry pricing trends, labor agreements, productivity benchmarks, and market conditions.
  • Support contract negotiations by providing cost analysis and value engineering alternatives.
  • Mentor and support junior estimators, providing guidance on industry practices, estimating methods, and company procedures.
  • Ensure all estimates comply with corporate standards, client requirements, and applicable safety and quality protocols.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid time off
Full Job Description
Overview

Position Summary:

The Senior Estimator is responsible for developing, preparing, and managing detailed cost estimates and proposals for complex projects for distribution systems. This role provides expert support throughout the bid and pre-construction process, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance with client requirements and company standards. The Senior Estimator works cross-functionally with project management, engineering, procurement, and field operations teams to validate scopes of work, identify risk, and create competitive pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates for overhead and underground distribution systems including labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs.
  • Interpret design drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents to define project scope and estimate requirements.
  • Conduct quantity take-offs, analyze constructability, and validate design assumptions to ensure realistic project budgets.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to ensure estimates align with project execution strategies.
  • Identify, quantify, and assess project risks and opportunities; incorporate mitigation strategies into estimates.
  • Prepare and present estimate summaries, bid proposals, and support documentation for executive and client review.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of industry pricing trends, labor agreements, productivity benchmarks, and market conditions.
  • Support contract negotiations by providing cost analysis and value engineering alternatives.
  • Mentor and support junior estimators, providing guidance on industry practices, estimating methods, and company procedures.
  • Ensure all estimates comply with corporate standards, client requirements, and applicable safety and quality protocols.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • 8+ years of estimating experience in power utility construction (transmission, substation, distribution).
  • Experience with transmission lines, substations, and electrical distribution projects.
  • Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
  • Experience estimating large $75M+ projects.
  • Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., B2W, HeavyBid, Sage, or similar) and MS Excel.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.

Salary Range: $120,000/yr to $180,000/yr (will be dependent upon level of experience)

Benefits:

Full time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan which includes the following:
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid time off

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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Learn more about Mastec Inc
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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