What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Preconstruction position at MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure?
The Director of Preconstruction position will be responsible for the oversight of the estimating operations.
In 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 a 5-10 person estimating staff, compliance with corporate estimating practices, project budgets and the job control setup process. This position will report to VP of estimating.
This role is ideally based in one of our William Charles Construction offices across Illinois, Indiana, Missouri or Arizona.
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.
MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. 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.
Responsibilities
Financial Wellbeing
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.
Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ .
Service Line
WCL-William Charles Construct
In 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 a 5-10 person estimating staff, compliance with corporate estimating practices, project budgets and the job control setup process. This position will report to VP of estimating.
This role is ideally based in one of our William Charles Construction offices across Illinois, Indiana, Missouri or Arizona.
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.
MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. 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.
Responsibilities
- Complete estimating staff oversight including project assignments, estimate reviews, risk assessment, final bid close and submittal.
- Self-perform preparation and ownership of estimates for overflow when estimating staff is backed up.
- Monitor and review project opportunities and develop preliminary budget estimate and itemized summary for potential pursuit. Coordinate with VP of Estimating and regional managers for go/no-go decisions.
- Salesforce management for opportunity tracking.
- Post bid budget creation and project setup/ERP system interface for successful pursuits.
- Develop and coordinate preconstruction meetings for project handoff to Operation teams.
- Prepare and lead weekly estimating schedule, progress and proposal review meetings.
- Work closely with Diversity Department to ensure compliance for 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.
- Present complete and accurate estimates to Executive Management for review and to ensure confidence in decision making.
- Working in a team-oriented environment and provide 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Large scale DOT and Municipal hard bids (focus on INDOT) as well as private market pursuits.
- 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, structural concrete/bridge construction is preferred.
- Prior experience managing an estimating team at a level of Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager or equivalent.
- Ability to manage estimating staff and complete estimate oversight.
- 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 will be required for bid close meetings at Rockford or Springfield offices, pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office events, etc.
- 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.
Financial Wellbeing
- Compensation commensurate with experience- anticipated at $175K doe.
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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
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.
Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ .
Service Line
WCL-William Charles Construct
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