Senior Estimator (Civil/Structures)

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.

Review, analyze and interpret contract documents for complete understanding of the work and owner deliverables to provide accurate, detailed cost estimates.

Review opportunity pursuits and develop preliminary budget estimate and itemized summary for go/no-go evaluation.

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

Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance

Work with scheduling staff and Operations to develop accurate and precise bid schedules

Present complete and accurate estimates to ensure confidence in decision making.

Company representation at pre-bids and site visits

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management and related field experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil estimating

Extensive experience with earthwork and underground is required, PCC paving and concrete knowledge is a plus

A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered REQUIREMENTS

Highly knowledgeable in earthwork, underground drainage, sewer, watermain and general roadway construction. IDOT and/or INDOT experience is preferred

Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized

Highly motivated self-starter

Must be capable managing time for self and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently

Limited travel will be required for pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office, etc.

Thrive in fast-paced environment with ability to deliver under deadlines

Proficient in Bid2Win or similar estimating software and exceptional Microsoft Office skills; Primavera P6, Bluebeam and AutoCad experience is a plus

Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

The role typically involves a combination of office work and occasional site visits

Occasional travel between our Illinois and Indiana offices can be expected

Site visits may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and exposure to outdoor conditions

Financial Wellbeing

Compensation - Mid-Senior Estimator range - $140,000 - $185,000/ year but could be flexible with additional experience in closing bids and leadership

Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases

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.