Overview:
A professional who has minimum 10 years of estimating experience and a minimum of 3 years of field experience in Heavy Civil Construction. Also be knowledgeable in contract delivery methods: design-build, design-bid-build, Lump Sum, etc., and contract experience with: FDOT/Turnpike, cities/counties, port authority, and South Florida Water Management District. This candidate must be a self-motivated person, willing to collaborate with peers, teach young engineers, and constantly strive to identify problems and solutions.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Founded in 1987, MasTec Civil, LLC (formerly known as Condotte America) is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. In short, we build the roads and bridges that connect our families, our communities, and our nation. In doing so, client satisfaction is of primary importance to us and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs in order to exceed their expectations.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Understand bid items, basis of estimate, skills to identify errors and discrepancies in plans, and specifications, and solutions.
- Wide understanding of reading plans, specifications, request for proposal, request for information, addendums, technical special provisions, etc.
- Build green sheet estimate, breakdown activity structure, construction schedule, and risk matrix analysis.
- Create job budget for awarded contracts.
- Understand bid strategy, cost savings initiative, and management skills.
- Perform accurate and timely quantity takeoffs.
- Capable of individually estimating an entire job.
- Study and review all estimating reports: equipment total hrs., labor total hrs., key indicators, equipment balance analysis, etc.
- Constantly review updated FDOT Standards and Specifications.
- Full review of bid submittal package, and lead estimating discussion with company executives.
- Obtain clarifications on plans and specifications from owner or engineer of records.
- Coordinate and invite suppliers and subcontractors to quote different scope of work.
- Analyze suppliers and subcontractor pricing input when required.
- Build and strengthen subcontractor and supplier relationships.
- Complete understanding of unit cost analysis.
- Assist in pre-bid meetings and bid submittals.
- Keep updated information regarding commodity trade prices.
- Keep looking for construction technologies and techniques.
- Maintain continuous education in construction: assist in engineering conventions, forums, etc.
- Continue communication with field personnel (project engineer, superintendent, foreman, fleet manager, etc.) to track and adjust as necessary unit costs.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 13 years of experience in Heavy Civil.
- B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management degree.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Possess high work values, integrity, and ethical standards.
- Possess great focus to meet and exceed company requirements and expectations.
- Possess good organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have knowledge in bridge and roadway construction.
- Savvy in foundations, concrete structures, temporary structural systems, underground and utility work, earthwork, signalization, roadway lighting and signing, intelligent transportation system, safety standards, etc.
- Knowledgeable in design-build and design-bid-build contracts with FDOT and Turnpike Enterprises.
- Teaching and mentoring skills.
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.
- AutoCAD- Civil 3D.
- MicroStation.
What's in it for you:
Financial Wellbeing:
- Compensation $120K-$145K / year, commensurate with experience.
- 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).
Health & Wellness:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance.
Family & Lifestyle:
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Planning for the Unexpected:
- 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.