Lead Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction/Bridge & Highway

CEI Services•Tampa, FL

10d•Remote

About The Position

MasTec Civil is hiring a Lead Estimator to assist in the growth of our Florida market. This role involves leading a team to manage and prepare bid packages from start to finish, including cost-saving initiatives, CPM scheduling, Maintenance of Traffic Analysis, and bid strategy. After a bid is won, the lead estimator will transfer documentation, present the bid, and assist the managerial team with buyouts, value engineering, and future change order analysis. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative, willing to mentor junior engineers, and proactive in identifying problems and solutions. Familiarity with various contract types (design-build, design-bid-build, Lump Sum) and clients such as FDOT/Turnpike, Miami Dade Expressway (MDX), South Florida Water Management (SFWMD), and city/county authorities is required. The company is open to experienced candidates located anywhere in Florida. MasTec Civil, founded in 1987 (formerly Condotte America), is a heavy highway contractor specializing in complex transportation projects including roadways, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. As part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment, which generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, MasTec Civil emphasizes client satisfaction, sustainability, and safety. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company with a long history in the construction industry, offers flexibility and career growth.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management degree.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Heavy Civil: field position, and at least 5 years estimating in the USA.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Possess high work values, integrity, and ethical standards.
Possess great focus to meet and exceed company requirements and expectations.
Great leadership skills to manage and coordinate the estimating team.
Excellent organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must have knowledge in FDOT bridge and roadway construction.
Savvy in foundations, concrete structures, cofferdam, retaining wall, temporary structural systems, underground and utility work, earthwork, signalization, roadway lighting and signing, intelligent transportation system, safety standards, etc
Software Skills: 30-Hour OSHA training
Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Scheduling software, P6 Primavera
Heavy Bid from HCSS
Vista Accounting Software
Bluebeam by REVU

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable with different type of contract such as: design-build, design-bid-build, Lump Sum
Familiar with clients such as: FDOT/Turnpike, Miami Dade Expressway (MDX) or similar, South Florida Water Management (SFWMD), city and county authorities.

Responsibilities

Constantly review standard and specification updates from owner authority
Full understanding of contract terms, requirements, drawings, special provisions, technical specifications, etc.
Build breakdown work activity with bid item and quantities
Provide initial estimate (green sheet) to have a better understanding of the cost percentage per construction division.
Create and analyze Risk Matrix and CPM Scheduling
Keep tracking of request for information during bid process
Study and review all estimating reports: equipment total hrs., labor total hrs., key indicators, etc.
Full review of bid submittal, and lead presentation to executives before bid submittal
Keep backups of all estimates
Productivity analysis with similar jobs
Guide, coordinate, and assign work to every estimator within the team
Maintenance of the Estimating software: labor, equipment, permanent material and construction material rate updates. Also, the crew, activity, and bid item codebooks
Be aware of global and local economy situation: inflation, construction index price, major commodities trending, etc.
Build and create relationship with subcontractors and suppliers
Constantly look up for bid opportunities with current clients and new clients
Participate in the estimating hiring process, summer internship, and mentoring young estimators
Create budget for the awarded contract

Benefits

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)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
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