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Estimator I - Transportation

MasTec Inc
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026
Overview:
William Charles Electric, a MasTec Company, is hiring for an Electrical Estimator, specializing in electrical services in the DOT, municipal, and industrial sector to include street lighting, traffic signals, ITS, substations, distribution, and Port of Entry upgrades. The Estimator will work with a team to complete the due diligence necessary to estimate the cost of work associated with electrical construction projects. The Estimator will also oversee the client bid submittal process.

This position can be based in our Rockford, IL, Scottsdale, AZ, or Indianapolis, IN office.

Occasional travel for client required site walks.

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:
  • Prepare accurate quantity surveys and estimates for assigned projects
    • Complete pre-construction survey and other preliminary documents
    • Perform majority of quantity surveys and pricing estimates
    • Complete general conditions
    • Prepare vendor proposal comparison and estimate summary sheets
    • Conduct plan review
    • Obtain applicable wage rates
    • Coordinate with others the completion of the proposal
    • Develop and complete project schedule template
  • Review and understand contract specifications, documents & drawings to preform takeoff’s accurately
  • Critically analyze each aspect of the estimate to ensure a competitive bid
  • Stay apprised of industry standard software including researching and reviewing new technologies to expedite the takeoff process
  • Occasional project site visits and pre-bid meeting attendance
  • Special projects as necessary
  • Assist with other estimating duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Electrical experience in the above listed areas or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Prior experience in renewable construction industry preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years prior estimating experience preferred
  • Experience with estimating software. B2W preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft suite of software
  • Experience with BlueBeam
What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing
  • Compensation $95,000-$120,000/year, commensurate with experience
  • 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.

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/.

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