Junior Estimator

Wanzek Construction, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending account (Healthcare)

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

MasTec Civil is hiring a Junior Estimator in our Medley, FL office. This entry-level role focuses on tasks for bidding and change orders on existing contracts, supporting the estimating team with data and documents. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, have strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a competitive environment.

Qualifications include a B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management and at least one internship with a heavy civil contractor in the USA.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management degree.
• At least one internship with a heavy civil contractor in the USA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with company clients and project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs accurately within deadlines.
• Assist pre-bid meetings and bid submittals.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors for quotes.
• Maintain communication with field personnel to track unit costs.

Skills

Organization skills

Verbal communications

Written communications

MS Excel

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

MasTec Civil is hiring for a Junior Estimator in our Medley, FL office!

Typically, this position is associated with your first professional job out of college. You will focus on different tasks assigned by the estimating team to collaborate with the bidding process or change orders on existing contracts.

This candidate must be a self-motivated person, with excellent communications skills, passionate about the work and profession, act with integrity, and like to work in a competitive environment.

Company Overview

Founded in 1987, MasTec Civil (formerly known as Condotte America), a MasTec Company, 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 connecting our families, communities, and 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 & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

• Get familiar with the company clients.
• Study and understand standard specifications, plans, design standards, basis of estimate, historical cost, type of contracts, request for information, request for proposal, technical special provision, addendums, permits, and other documents.
• Perform accurate, and within the time frame quantity takeoffs.
• Assists to pre-bid meeting and bid submittals.
• Coordinate and invite suppliers and subcontractors to quote different scope of work.
• Analyzes suppliers and subcontractor pricing input when required.
• Obtains clarifications on plans and specifications from owner or engineer of records.
• Provides information to the estimating team.
• Continues communication with field personnel (project engineer, superintendent, foreman, fleet manager, etc.) to track and adjust as necessary unit costs.
• Continues reading on commodity trade prices.
• Keeps looking construction technologies and techniques.
• Keeps looking to expand knowledge of construction, individual skills, and performance.
• Develops unit cost analysis.
• Start identifying design errors, problems, and solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management degree.
• At least one internship with a Heavy Civil Contractor in the USA preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Possess good organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. Learn quickly and develop new skills.
• Possess good organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient using a personal computer, and Microsoft Software (Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook, Bluebeam).
• Possess great focus to meet and exceed company requirements and expectations. Possess high work values, integrity, and ethical standards.
• This candidate must be a self‑motivated person, with excellent communications skills, passionate about the work and profession, act with integrity, and like to work in a competitive environment.

What’s in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase ($65,000+)
• 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
• 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

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.