Sr. Estimator

Overview

Senior Estimator(s) perform day-to-day functions for the firm’s estimating activities including, but not limited to, serving as the estimating lead on various projects. Responsibilities includes pre-bid attendance as needed, bid management, vendor databases, cost databases, estimating software, and estimating best practices. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in construction estimating. The candidate should possess an understanding of contractual requirements, conceptual estimating, design drawings (P&ID, PFD, etc.) and project specifications. The candidate should be able to understand risk assessment analysis and have proven estimating experience in multiple markets and geographic locations.

Location:This is a fully remote position and may be based anywhere within the United States. The role supports our operations both nationally and internationally. Candidates must be available to work during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM in their local time zone. Specific working hours will be finalized in coordination with the hiring team.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national General Contractor / Construction Management Firm, and MasTec’s Vertical construction arm. As a MasTec company, we maintain international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean to service the most complex of projects within the industries we serve which include industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial. As a MasTec Company, Lemartec is able to serve our diversified customer base through a network of 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean.  With experience working in all 16 disciplines of construction, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale.

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. 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. 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, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). 

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete quantity take-offs, ensuring all items incorporated in the assigned scopes and priced
• Interpret project documents to prepare clear, complete and competitive estimates, general conditions, and bid
• Informs preconstruction staff of project requirements and owner directives, and develops a plan to meet stated goals.
• Manages multiple projects
• Value Engineer solutions to meet client’s budgetary
• Participates in identifying qualified subcontractors, and establishing and maintaining bid solicitation lists.
• Attends all preconstruction meetings with the design team and client on behalf of
• Fills in design gaps with assumptions that align with the design intent of the
• Responsible for tracking cost at various stages of the projects lifecycle.
• Prepares project clarifications and bid assumptions for submission to Owner.
• Investigates local market conditions and their effect on cost and
• Coordination with other company executives to help effectuate the firm’s strategic planning effort.
• Develop department protocol for best estimating practices.
• Must have excellent planning, organizational and coordinating skills.
• Attend technical and professional meetings and seminars as necessary.
• Establish timelines and estimating goals for effective and timely submittals.
• Work to achieve the department objectives and ensure career path
• Represent company vision when presenting to potential clients, detailing Lemartec’s capabilities in connection with business development
• Collaborate closely with Lemartec’s Building Systems on all related metal building pricing efforts.
• Ensure quality of services meets project requirements.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration on estimates between all disciplines and parties.
• Provide risk and cost comparison analysis on estimates.
• LEED AP
• Scheduling Programs(Microsoft Projects preferred)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• CAD and BIM experience preferred

Qualifications

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years of estimating on construction projects required
• Minimum of 5 years estimating data center projects required
• 3 years experience working on design of data centers preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills.
• Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Proven hands on experience in estimating.
• Ability to independently produce conceptual estimates
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast pace environment.
• Must have project scheduling and document control experience.
• Demonstrate an expertise relative to constructability as applied to construction methods and materials, and the economics involved with advance knowledge of construction, construction management, and design-build construction obtained through a combination of experience and education.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional
• Experience with the following software:
• Microsoft Project, P6 or equivalent
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, )
• Estimating software (SAGE/Timberline and On-Screen Take Off)

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, and 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 [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log in to 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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