Estimator II

MasTec Inc•Kittanning, PA

About The Position

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, telecommunications, and gas distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, the firm adapts a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M leverages the collective strength of its diverse disciplines to create seamless integrations between projects, clients, team members, and communities. The company has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award. H&M 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. Henkels & McCoy is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M 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. The Distribution Utility Construction Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for overhead and underground distribution projects. This role requires detailed cost analysis, constructability review, and coordination with scheduling efforts. Experience with Primavera P6 is highly preferred, as schedule integration is critical for producing complete and competitive bid packages.

Requirements

1–3+ years of estimating experience in utility distribution construction.
Strong knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems, including poles, duct banks, conduit, cable, transformers, and related equipment.
Experience with estimating software; B2W experience strongly preferred.
Scheduling experience required; Primavera P6 experience strongly preferred.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, utility standards, staking sheets, and technical documents.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Familiarity with utility safety standards, permitting requirements, and local municipality coordination.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates for overhead and underground distribution projects.
Perform quantity takeoffs and review engineering drawings, standards, staking sheets, and technical specifications.
Support and develop bid schedules using Primavera P6 (preferred) or similar scheduling tools.
Analyze construction sequencing, outage coordination, durations, and resource requirements to align cost and schedule.
Solicit, review, and incorporate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, project management, and field operations to refine estimate assumptions and improve constructability.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, job walks, and internal estimate review sessions.
Maintain and update historical cost data, productivity rates, and estimating databases.
Support proposal development with scope clarifications, pricing summaries, and risk assessments.
Assist with project turnover by clearly communicating estimating assumptions and methodologies to operations.
Utilize B2W estimating software (preferred) to develop and manage estimates.