Chief Estimator - Heavy Civil & DOT Projects

William Charles Construction; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator with a strong background in heavy civil, highways, and roadways. The role involves full ownership of estimates, coordinating with the estimating team, and managing bid submittals for Rockford IL or Indianapolis IN offices.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering or construction management degree and 10–15 years of heavy civil estimating experience, with exposure to DOT and municipal bids and alternative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, and/or related field experience.
• 10-15 years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating, with earth moving, underground utilities, concrete/paving and structural concrete/bridge work preferred.
• Combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Estimating team oversight as required including project assignments, estimate reviews, risk assessment, final bid close and submittal
• Self-perform preparation and complete ownership of estimates
• Subcontractor and Supplier research and outreach to ensure quality scope coverage
• Post bid budget creation and project setup. Coordination with cost control department for ERP system interface for successful pursuits
• Develop and coordinate preconstruction meetings for project handoff to Operation teams
• Prepare and lead progress and proposal review meetings
• Work closely with Diversity Department to ensure compliance with all goals and requirements
• Identify critical issues and develop risk exposure summary with associated cost impacts
• Provide creative and innovative thinking to analyze and develop strategy and value engineering solutions
• Effective communication and interaction with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Provide complete and accurate estimates to Executive Management for review and to ensure confidence in decision making
• Working in a team-oriented environment and providing training and mentoring to others
• Remain engaged with project and Operations Team throughout life of awarded projects
• Develop business relationships within the regional marketplace. Active in local networking and client sponsored programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, and/or related field experience

Job description

William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator with a strong background in heavy civil, highways, and roadways. The role involves full ownership of estimates, coordinating with the estimating team, and managing bid submittals for Rockford IL or Indianapolis IN offices.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering or construction management degree and 10–15 years of heavy civil estimating experience, with exposure to DOT and municipal bids and alternative