Construction Estimator - MasTec Utility Services

Company Summary

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services 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.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS 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.

Job Summary

The Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing estimates budget costs for construction by reviewing in detail plans & bid packages provided by our customers in the Energy transmission & distribution sector of the industry. This position supports the field team and works with personnel across various departments, including suppliers, vendors, and sub-contractors.

• Availability to participate with Project Manager and Client to a preliminary walk through of the construction drawings.  
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to read and understand design schematics, maps and create red-lines or as-builts.
• Prepares and estimates budget costs for construction by studying plans and specifications.
• Evaluates Change Requests additions, and costing changes.
• Resolves cost differences by analyzing and collecting info.
• Writes up and presents budgets, reports, project schedules and project plans.
• Develops bids for construction projects.
• Works closely with vendors, Suppliers & Sub-contractors, and other professionals.
• Schedules meetings with clients, site Construction managers, and staff.
• Navigates and understands High Voltage Grade Energy Transmission plans.
• Navigates and understands Mid Voltage Grade Energy Distribution plans.
• Processes paperwork and travels to building sites as required.
• Monitors construction processes.
• Stays up to date with safety codes and improvements in construction.
• Develop mitigation measures and corrective actions for the objective findings of observations and inspection deficiencies to reduce the risk of hazards from recurring within the organization.
• Recommend safe work processes and demonstrate personal protective equipment safety features that will reduce employee exposure to workplace and environmental hazards.
• Provide monthly Major materials utilization and inventory report.
• Maintain inventory of Major Materials release until installed.

Minimum

• A Construction management degree or Civil Engineering degree.
• 5 years of construction project experience.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced experience in schedule management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints accurately.
• Ability to communicate progress, highlight issues, and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Safety training and knowledge of OSHA requirements.

Preferred

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field of study.
• 5 or more years of construction project experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications.
• Fundamental knowledge of Primavera P6.
• OSHA 20 Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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