Estimator III - Englewood, United States - MasTec Industrial

Description

Overview:

Company Overview

MasTecs Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a multi-billion dollar annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

Within the CE&I group, the MasTec Industrial sector includes sister companies Casey Industrial, Phoenix Industrial and Wanzek Industrial. This collective industrial group provides a merit shop, multi-craft industrial contractor with the ability to self-perform all major craft trades that ensures greater safety, quality, flexibility, and economy in delivering the work required to complete each project. The collective experience and knowledge of this team provides comprehensive project development, pre-construction planning, and project management with the mastery to successfully manage projects that meet deliverable and budgetary requirements. With every project, we commit to providing the highest levels of quality, safety, and value.

At MasTec Industrial, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. No matter your role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our success as we deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Estimator III position reports to the Estimating Manager of their Service Line and is typically a discipline specialist which will report to an Estimating Lead in support of a bid pursuit; however, sometimes may be asked to lead an effort depending on various consideration

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors or other employees regarding safe and proper work practices, evaluate that information and implement a plan based on that evaluation for carrying out the duties of this position.
• Be motivated and work productively.
• Read and understand company policies and procedures and other literature and other documents applicable to assigned tasks.
• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of the applicable company policies and procedures and plan and execute the assigned work in accordance with those policies and procedures.
• Examine/inspect office conditions and/or procedures and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered.
• Manages the work of direct report(s). Inspect their work for accuracy and compliance with companys policies and procedures, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews for direct reports
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of the company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Identify workplace hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize them.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warnings devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different color warning tags, warning sirens).
• Provide leadership, coordination, and guidance to other Estimators (I, II, & Senior I) in their assigned industry or market.
• Lead strategic initiatives related to company, department or industry/market specific improvements.
• Work hours required to complete work assigned by established deadlines.
• Manage the available bid time to insure accurate and timely preparation of a complete estimate.
• Function as a team player; create an environment where other groups and individuals want to work with you.
• Perform complete conceptual estimates for large, complex EPC projects from receipt of bid package through final bid review, including site visits, scope determination, MTO, input data into computerized estimating systems, questions to Owner/Engineer and qualifications.
• Utilize ability and experience to conceptualize portions of estimate.
• Organize and detail the estimate so that manhours can be properly applied, easily understood for review purposes, and efficiently turned over to the field personnel.
• When representing MICs to clients, engineers, vendors, or competitors, always maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness, and ethical behavior.
• Through daily practice, carry out the spirit and intent MICs Company Beliefs
• Perform entire conceptual estimates for large EPC, design build, general construction, and joint venture projects from receipt of bid packages through proposal to Owner.
• The Estimator III will uniquely demonstrate an advanced knowledge of all aspects of Construction Estimating and consistently manage bid teams for large, complex projects. All Estimator III level employees have the responsibility of training other employees in the estimating department.
• Responsibilities will include mastery of technical estimating responsibilities including lead responsibilities such as:
  • Site visits and jobsite exposure
  • Scope determination
  • Input into estimating software
  • Understanding RFQ requirements
  • Questions to owner/engineer
  • Written clarifications to owner/engineer/estimators
  • Turnover of bid estimate to the field
• Responsibilities will include a mastery knowledge of discipline specific responsibilities including lead responsibilities such as:
  • Material Take Offs
  • Comprehension of drawings and specifications
  • Manhour analysis
  • Understanding of material pricing
  • Understanding of subcontracts
  • Understanding of strategies and variables
  • Understanding range of manhours
  • Providing field assistance
  • Standard coding support

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree or the equivalent of the education and experience.
• 5-10 years of construction estimating experience
• Knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management
• Knowledge of various contract types including EPC, DB and JV
• Experience in contract negotiations
• Experience in working with a variety of vendors and clients
• Experience in leading bids on a regular basis

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents
• Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers rapidly and accurately.
• Compute rate, ratio and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
• Other may duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires prolonged sitting at a desk and working at a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

HOURS: This position is a standard full-time position, with general business 40-hour operating schedule, Monday-Friday.

TRAVEL: Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401k, Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Legal Services.

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, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran 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