Estimator II (Electrical) at IEA Management Services

Position Overview:

Company Overview:

Wanzek Construction, IEA, and White Construction are part of the MasTec Renewables Group. Our companies have been in the renewable energy market from the beginning—and we leverage that experience to deliver more effective energy infrastructure solutions. Our 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience enables us to better understand the nuances and navigate the challenges within this dynamic and heavily regulated industry. 

We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business—from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We’ve built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry.

MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion 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.

• Prepare accurate quantity surveys and estimates for those divisions of the project as assigned
• Complete assignments in agreed upon time frame
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier quotations or scheduling input as required for the assignments
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Participate in plan review and estimate reviews for respective projects
• Assist in compiling historical cost data for projects
• Confirm list of subcontractors/suppliers proposing on the project
• Collaborate with Architects/Engineers to request clarifications or additional information
• Attend project meetings and perform site investigations as assigned
• Become familiar with all estimating software
• Lead Estimator Designation:
  • When the Estimator II is designated as the Lead Estimator on an estimate, the following additional responsibilities will be required:
  • Supervise and line out all people on the bid team, provide adequate information to team members and establish bidding schedule with deadlines.
  • Assure successful kick off meetings, mid-bid reviews, and final reviews.  Coordinate with appropriate other departments according to established policy.
  • Review and understand owner provided specifications and documentation for all portions of the work and ensure the needed costs have been incorporated into the estimate.
  • Perform final reviews according to established policy
  • Review all work performed by team members.
  • Critically analyze each aspect of the estimate to ensure a competitive bid. Apply appropriate labor rates and methods of construction based on provided information and expected site conditions. Explore options which could shorten the construction schedules and minimize indirects and construction equipment. Recognize risks and apply contingency and escalation when appropriate. Know when and how to capitalize on opportunities.

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