Junior Estimator

Overview:

The Junior Estimator is responsible for reviewing technical documents, calculating earthwork quantities, determining material and subcontract requirements, and assisting estimators on potential site development projects.

Company Overview

As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

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:

• Read and evaluate project drawings and specifications to compile a detailed quantity take off for all bid items included in the project scope of work.
• Converting project drawings or civil engineer CAD files to 3D CAD models for earthwork calculations.
• Calculate different earthwork quantities (Mass Excavation, Over-excavation, cut/fill), structural excavation, structural backfill, and related excavation material.
• Update project takeoff per engineer issued addendums and clarifications.
• Area take-offs of the project (slopes, flats, etc.).
• Plotting and coloring detailed maps to distinguish between different pay quantities.
• Develop detailed volume reports and cut/fill maps for multiple project phases using earthwork software.
• Maintain take-off spreadsheets for organizing material description and quantities, back up of work, and summary of the project.
• Maintain a log of all bid plans, specifications, and revisions.
• Upload, manage, and distribute bid documents through a company file transfer protocol (FTP) website.
• Prepare and manage RFQ’s to vendors and sub-contractors.
• Review construction notes to quantify the scope of work and specs.
• Performs additional assignments at the Director of Preconstruction’s request.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree in CAD or equivalent work experience in a construction environment is preferred

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to read and process documents such as contracts and subcontracts, statistical reports, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and fully understand project drawings, blueprints, specifications and RFQ's
• Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to plot and scan drawings and other documents on company printers or plotters.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Skill in managing multiple projects with precision and speed.
• Basic understanding of pricing terms.
• Ability to maintain job or task focus in pressured or time-sensitive situations.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Must be willing to work overtime if required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD computer-aided drafting software.
• Working knowledge in AGTEK earthwork software.
• Understanding of Geotechnical and soil reports.

What's in it for you:

• 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)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

• 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

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