Senior Estimator (Civil/Structures)

Senior Estimator

William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is hiring for an experienced Senior Estimator with extensive estimating background with heavy civil, highways and roadways. Civil Heavy Highway Estimator duties include providing accurate takeoff and cost estimates for heavy highway roadway including earthwork, aggregates, underground and paving. This position is ideally based in one of our local offices: Rockford IL, Indianapolis IN or Springfield, IL. A remote/hybrid arrangement is available with the right experience preferably with Indiana or Illinois DOT experience. Depending on residing location, travel may be increased.

Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and interpret contract documents for complete understanding of the work and owner deliverables to provide accurate, detailed cost estimates.
• Review opportunity pursuits and develop preliminary budget estimate and itemized summary for go/no-go evaluation.
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management and related field experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil estimating
• Extensive experience with earthwork and underground is required, PCC paving and concrete knowledge is a plus
• A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered
• Highly knowledgeable in earthwork, underground drainage, sewer, watermain and general roadway construction.
• IDOT and/or INDOT experience is preferred
• Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Must be capable managing time for self and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently
• Limited travel will be required for pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office, etc.
• Thrive in fast-paced environment with ability to deliver under deadlines
• Proficient in Bid2Win or similar estimating software and exceptional Microsoft Office skills; Primavera P6, Bluebeam and AutoCad experience is a plus
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

Work Environment:

• The role typically involves a combination of office work and occasional site visits
• Occasional travel between our Illinois and Indiana offices can be expected
• Site visits may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and exposure to outdoor conditions

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing during estimation tasks
• Occasional travel to job sites for project assessments

What's in it for you:

• Financial Wellbeing
• Compensation - Mid-Senior Estimator range - $140,000 - $185,000/ year but could be flexible with additional experience in closing bids and leadership
• 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
• 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