Chief Estimator

William Charles Construction a MasTec Company is hiring for an experienced Chief Estimator with extensive estimating background with heavy civil highways and roadways.

Chief Estimator will be responsible for the complete preparation and submittals for bidding opportunities in our Rockford IL or Indianapolis IN office general this position will be responsible for cost preparation proposal closeout submittals and all other ancillary estimating functions for both public and private sector work management of estimating teams as required compliance with corporate estimating practices project budgets and coordination with the job control setup process. This position will report to VP of estimating.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our Do it Right the First Time work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction environmental management and mining and materials production we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects.

William Charles Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue providing construction services across our renewables industrial infrastructure and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec a minority-owned Fortune 500 company has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35000 employees and 400 offices nationwide we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record ENR: #1 in Power #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors #13 Transportation Contractor).

• Estimating team oversight as required including project assignments estimate reviews risk assessment final bid close and submittal
• Self-perform preparation and complete ownership of estimates
• Subcontractor and Supplier research and outreach to ensure quality scope coverage
• Post bid budget creation and project setup. Coordination with cost control department for ERP system interface for successful pursuits
• Develop and coordinate preconstruction meetings for project handoff to Operation teams
• Prepare and lead progress and proposal review meetings
• Work closely with Diversity Department to ensure compliance with all goals and requirements
• 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
• Provide complete and accurate estimates to Executive Management for review and to ensure confidence in decision making
• Working in a team-oriented environment and providing training and mentoring to others
• Remain engaged with project and Operations Team throughout life of awarded projects
• Develop business relationships within the regional marketplace. Active in local networking and client sponsored programs

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  Bachelors degree in civil engineering construction management and/or related field experience

  Large scale DOT and Municipal hard bids (focus on IDOT & INDOT) as well as private market pursuits such as warehouse and data center sitework. Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design Build CMGC and P3 is a plus but not required

  10-15 years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating. Extensive experience in earth moving underground utilities concrete/paving and structural concrete/bridge construction is preferred.

  Combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered

  REQUIREMENTS

  Ability to manage estimating team on large pursuits and complete estimate oversight

  Pricing strategy plan and ability to perform all bid close functions

  Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized

  Highly motivated self-starter

  Must be capable managing time for self and for management of others and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently

  Limited travel should be expected for bid close pre-bids site walks owner meetings home office events etc. at our Rockford Indianapolis or Springfield offices

  Thrive in fast-paced environment with ability to deliver under deadlines

  Proficiency in Bid2Win or HCSS and exceptional Microsoft Office skills; Viewpoint Vista Primavera P6 Bluebeam Salesforce AgTek and AutoCad experience is a plus

  Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

  COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

  Personnel/Office management

  Timely decision making

  Functional/technical skills

  Intellectual horsepower

  Organizing

  Patience

  Perseverance

  Planning

  Process management

  Time management

Whats 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 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.

MasTec Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Companys policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age disability genetic information military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTecs policy to comply with all applicable state federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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