What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator II position at Henkels & McCoy?
Overview
Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, telecommunications, and gas distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, the firm adapts a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M leverages the collective strength of its diverse disciplines to create seamless integrations between projects, clients, team members, and communities. The company has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award.
H&M is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.
Henkels & McCoy is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.
The Estimator II prepares timely and accurate bid estimates for medium to large sized projects/programs within an assigned line of business, Region or Division and helps plan all projects with expectations for the efficient use of personnel, equipment, materials and subcontractors within contract requirements, time guidelines and other restrictions. The Estimator II will fully understand the major business components and implications specific to estimating and cost control for Construction Companies while ensuring compliance with the Henkels & McCoy established Project Management Methodology and upholding H&M safety and quality management protocols.
Responsibilities
This role is fully responsible for the preparation and maintenance of bid documentation, as well as traveling to job locations to confirm project site conditions. The Estimator II also leads bid strategy and presentation discussions, follows awarded contracts to monitor extra work items, procurement of material, credits, etc. This role assists field personnel in developing and/or recommending change orders to scope as needed. The Estimator II ensures that bid deadlines and customer presentation requirements are met while proactively identifying and suggesting solutions for known or anticipated construction problems to minimize cost and reduce risk. This role also provides insight to thought leadership in the continuous improvement of methodology, tools and approaches using fundamentals of H&M Project Management practices. Additionally, the Estimator I will interface with various internal and external stakeholders on planning and scheduling related items and functions, including reporting requirements, progress reporting, complaint schedules, etc., while communicating with influence and presenting effectively to client group and team members.
Qualifications
- Experience in estimating mid-scale projects and advanced knowledge of construction and utility industry practices
- Experience with computerized bidding software and proficiency in MS Office applications
- Completion of H&M PMM training and some formal Project Management coursework
- Complex problem-solving skills