Chief Estimator

William Charles Construction•Rockford, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is hiring an experienced Civil Chief Estimator with an extensive background in heavy civil, highways, and roadways. Based in the Rockford, Illinois, or Indianapolis, Indiana, office, the Chief Estimator is responsible for preparing and submitting bids and managing related estimating functions for public- and private-sector work. The role oversees estimate preparation, proposal closeout, submittals, project budgets, compliance with corporate estimating practices, and coordination with project job-control setup. It reports to the VP of Estimating. The position may oversee estimating teams on large pursuits, while also taking ownership of estimates. It works with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, engineers, operations teams, and internal departments to develop accurate bids, assess risk, plan project handoffs, and support awarded projects. The role also develops regional business relationships and contributes to team training and mentoring. William Charles Construction is part of MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure, which provides construction services across renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building. The company describes sustainability and safety as foundational to its culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, and/or related field experience; equivalent education and work experience may be considered.
10–15 years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating.
Experience with large-scale DOT and municipal hard bids, with a focus on IDOT and INDOT, as well as private-market pursuits such as warehouse and data-center sitework.
Ability to manage estimating teams on large pursuits and oversee estimates.
Ability to develop pricing strategy and perform all bid-close functions.
Precise attention to detail and exceptional organization.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Ability to manage personal time and others’ time, prioritize, and schedule efficiently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver under deadlines.
Proficiency in Bid2Win or HCSS and exceptional Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
Limited travel for bid close, pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, and home-office events at the Rockford, Indianapolis, or Springfield offices.
Competencies: personnel/office management, timely decision-making, functional/technical skills, intellectual horsepower, organizing, patience, perseverance, planning, process management, and time management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design Build, CMGC, and P3.
Extensive experience in earth moving, underground utilities, concrete/paving, and structural concrete/bridge construction.
Experience with Viewpoint Vista, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Salesforce, AgTek, or AutoCad.

Responsibilities

Oversee estimating teams as required, including project assignments, estimate reviews, risk assessment, final bid close, and submittals.
Personally prepare and take complete ownership of estimates.
Research and contact subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality scope coverage.
Create post-bid budgets and set up projects, coordinating with cost control on the ERP system interface for successful pursuits.
Develop and coordinate preconstruction meetings to hand projects off to Operations teams.
Prepare and lead progress and proposal review meetings.
Work with the Diversity Department to ensure compliance with goals and requirements.
Identify critical issues and develop risk-exposure summaries with associated cost impacts.
Analyze opportunities and develop strategy and value-engineering solutions.
Communicate and interact effectively with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Provide complete and accurate estimates to Executive Management for review and decision-making.
Work in a team-oriented environment and train and mentor others.
Remain engaged with projects and Operations teams throughout the life of awarded projects.
Develop regional business relationships and participate in local networking and client-sponsored programs.

Benefits

401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan choice; coverage available for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, and pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.
Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.