Lead Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction/Bridge & Highway

Overview

MasTec Civil is hiring a Lead Estimator to assist in the growth of our Florida market! 

Lead a team to manage and prepare bid package from start-end process including but not limited to: cost saving initiatives, CPM scheduling, Maintenance of Traffic Analysis, bid strategy. After winning a bid, the lead estimator will transfer all documentation, make a presentation, and assist the managerial team with buyouts, value engineering, and future change order analysis.

This candidate must be a self-motivated person, willing to collaborate with peers, teach young engineers, and constantly strives to identify problems and solutions. 

The candidate must be knowledgeable with different type of contract such as: design-build, design-bid-build, Lump Sum; and be familiar with clients such as: FDOT/Turnpike, Miami Dade Expressway (MDX) or similar, South Florida Water Management (SFWMD), city and county authorities.

**We are open to experienced candidates located anywhere in the state of Florida.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Founded in 1987, MasTec Civil (formerly known as Condotte America), a MasTec Company, is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. In short, we build the roads and bridges connecting our families, communities, and nation. In doing so, client satisfaction is of primary importance to us, and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs in order to exceed their expectations. 

MasTec Civil 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 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join 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). 

Responsibilities

• Constantly review standard and specification updates from owner authority
• Full understanding of contract terms, requirements, drawings, special provisions, technical specifications, etc.
• Build breakdown work activity with bid item and quantities
• Provide initial estimate (green sheet) to have a better understanding of the cost percentage per construction division.
• Create and analyze Risk Matrix and CPM Scheduling
• Keep tracking of request for information during bid process
• Study and review all estimating reports: equipment total hrs., labor total hrs., key indicators, etc.
• Full review of bid submittal, and lead presentation to executives before bid submittal
• Keep backups of all estimates
• Productivity analysis with similar jobs
• Guide, coordinate, and assign work to every estimator within the team
• Maintenance of the Estimating software: labor, equipment, permanent material and construction material rate updates.
  • Also, the crew, activity, and bid item codebooks
• Be aware of global and local economy situation: inflation, construction index price, major commodities trending, etc.
• Build and create relationship with subcontractors and suppliers
• Constantly look up for bid opportunities with current clients and new clients
• Participate in the estimating hiring process, summer internship, and mentoring young estimators
• Create budget for the awarded contract

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Heavy Civil: field position, and at least 5 years estimating in the USA.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Possess high work values, integrity, and ethical standards.

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  Possess great focus to meet and exceed company requirements and expectations.

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  Great leadership skills to manage and coordinate the estimating team.

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  Excellent organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.

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  Must have knowledge in FDOT bridge and roadway construction.

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  Savvy in foundations, concrete structures, cofferdam, retaining wall, temporary structural systems, underground and utility work, earthwork, signalization, roadway lighting and signing, intelligent transportation system, safety standards, etc

Software Skills:

• 30-Hour OSHA training
• Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Scheduling software, P6 Primavera
• Heavy Bid from HCSS 
• Vista Accounting Software    
• Bluebeam by REVU

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 ceicareers@mastec.com. 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 Company's 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 MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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