Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil)

Cash Construction Company, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account (Healthcare)

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

Cash Construction Company, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Estimator to bid and complete estimates for heavy civil and subdivision road and utility projects. The role requires deep knowledge of civil construction means/methods, schedules, and costs, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

You will lead bid development, perform quantity take-offs, manage risk, and collaborate with operations, clients, and subcontractors. A self-starter who can work in a team is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CM/CE or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of heavy civil estimating experience.
• Experience with self-perform work and bid development.
• Ability to read plans and specs with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with soil, earthwork, utilities, and road/highway projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids, select subs, and estimate crew compositions.
• Perform quantity take-offs and scope determinations.
• Develop bid schedules with operations and scheduling teams.
• Present complete estimates for decision making.
• Engage with clients, engineers, and suppliers during pre-bid/site visits.
• Identify risks and develop cost impacts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Agtek Earthwork

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Overview

Cash Construction is now hiring a Senior Estimator!

The Senior Estimator will bid and complete estimates for Heavy Civil and Single Family (subdivision road and utility) infrastructure projects. They have extensive knowledge of Civil construction means/methods, project schedules and costs. The estimator will be a self-starter and possess the ability to meet critical deadlines.

Company Overview

Established in the 1970's, Cash Construction Company was founded on a commitment to excellence; excellence in how we treat our clients and our employees. Incorporated in Texas, Cash Construction continues to be a leader in the Civil and Infrastructure Construction industry, completing projects involving water and wastewater utilities, drainage improvements, lift stations, pump stations, dry utilities, roadwork, and wind and solar farms. With a large fleet of equipment owned and maintained by Cash Construction, we are well-equipped and ready to self-perform nearly all our contractual obligations.

Cash Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. 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.Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids, select vendors/subcontractors and estimate 'self-performed' crew compositions and production rates.
• Make scope of work determinations and perform quantity take-offs.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients.
• 100% detailed understanding of project scope.
• Communicate and collaborate with wide range of individuals, including both Operations and other Estimating team members.
• Conduct site visits to assess project conditions and identify any potential risks or challenges
• Evaluate soil conditions, environmental factors, and other site-specific concerns that could affect the cost and schedule of the project
• 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
• Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance
• Work with scheduling staff and Operations to develop accurate and precise bid schedules
• Present complete and accurate estimates to ensure confidence in decision making
• Company representation at pre-bids and site visits

Qualifications

• A strong desire to learn and grow
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy civil estimating.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Heavy Civil construction. Specifically, earthwork, underground water, underground wastewater, underground drainage and street/highway construction.
• Experience with self-perform work.
• Sound organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Experience with Agtek Earthwork take-off software is preferred.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software is preferred.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.

What's in it for you

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation, 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

• 15 days 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

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 . 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, or 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.