Project Estimator

Overview

Company Summary

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services 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.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS 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.

Job Summary

The Project Estimator prepares timely and accurate bid estimates for projects/programs within MasTec Utility Services non-union business. This position plans all projects within expectations for efficient use of personnel, equipment, materials, and subcontractors in adherence with contract requirements, time guidelines and other restrictions. This role is part of a team working closely with Operations personnel and business unit leadership.

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for the preparation of accurate and complete bid estimates, travel to job locations to confirm project site conditions as may be required, support bid and pricing strategy, customer presentations, and management of B2W estimating tool.
• Working closely with proposal support team, ensures bid deadlines and customer presentation requirements are met. Proactively identify and suggest solutions for known or anticipated construction problems to minimize cost and reduce risk.
• Coordinates with subcontractors the necessary requirements to obtain bid compliant pricing and overall coordination through the bidding process.
• Develops substantive assumptions and clarifications, in conjunction with leadership, to support accuracy of bids.
• Establishes appropriate risk register to ensure appropriate contingency is established based on bid complexity, geography, and other factors.
• Post award supports Ops personnel as may be required in developing and/or recommending change orders and other cost related activities.
• Complies with bid process and participates in go/no go, bid reviews, and post-award turnover meetings.
• Individual contributor with responsibilities for providing guidance in larger initiatives and coordinating internal processes. May manage or provide technical guidance and coaching to less experienced personnel.
• Interface with various internal and external stakeholders on planning and scheduling related items and functions including reporting requirements, progress reporting, complaint schedules, etc.
• Communicate with influence to client group and team members; present effectively.
• May be responsible for managing additional resources assigned to an initiative/project, dependent on scope. Includes training, mentoring, and assignment of work.
• Aids in ensuring that team goals, roles, protocols, and business relationships are consistent with high-performance requirements and congruent with the company's strategy. Leads by example in an environment that fosters trust and candor, maintains personal accountability, and communicates assertively and constructively.
• Fully understands major business components and implications relating to estimating and cost control within the business.
• Ensures compliance with the MasTec established Project Management Methodology and upholds safety and quality management protocols.

Qualifications

Minimum

• 5 years' experience in estimating mid-scale projects and working knowledge of construction and utility industry practices.
• Experience with computerized bidding software and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to obtain PMM certification.
• BS degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Construction related field; or equivalent work experience.

Preferred

• 2 or more years of experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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