Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction/Bridge & Highway

Estimator Position at MasTec Civil

MasTec Civil is hiring an Estimator to assist in the growth of our Nashville, TN market. This individual should have a minimum of five years of estimating experience and minimum two 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: DOT/turnpike, cities/counties, airport authority.

Responsibilities:

• Understand bid items, basis of estimate, skills to identify errors and discrepancies in plans, and specifications, and solutions.
• Build green sheet estimate, breakdown activity structure, construction schedule, and risk matrix analysis.
• Create job budget for awarded contracts.
• Perform accurate, and within the time frame quantity takeoffs.
• Capable to individually estimate an entire job.
• Constantly review updated DOT 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 five 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 TN 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 DOT 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.