Estimator

Overview:

Henkels & McCoy West works closely with clients from diverse markets to build enduring partnerships throughout the Western United States. Our team of seasoned professionals designs, builds, manages, and maintains critical and sustainable infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communications industries. Building on a 100-year legacy of performance and service to utility, commercial, industrial, and government clients, H&M West brings together extensive knowledge and innovation to deliver infrastructure construction solutions that meet future energy needs today.

H&M West is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Henkels & McCoy West is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M West is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Responsibilities:

The Estimator role prepares timely and accurate bid estimates for medium to large sized projects/programs within an assigned line of Business, Region, or Division, and helps plan all projects with expectations for the efficient use of personnel, equipment, materials and subcontractors within contract requirements, time guidelines and other restrictions.

This role requires strong understanding of the major business components and implications specific to estimating and cost control for Construction Companies while ensuring compliance with the Henkels & McCoy established Project Management Methodology and upholding H&M safety and quality management protocols.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

- Preparing and maintaining all bid documentation

- Traveling to job locations to confirms project site conditions

- Leading bid strategy and presentation discussions

- Following awarded contracts to monitor extra work items

- Procuring materials and/or credits

- Assisting field personnel in developing and/or recommending change orders to scope as needed

- Ensuring that bid deadlines and customer presentation requirements are met

- Proactively identifying and suggesting solutions for known or anticipated construction problems to minimize cost and reduce risk

- Providing insight to thought leadership in the continuous improvement of methodology, tools, and approaches using fundamentals of H&M Project Management practices

- Interfacing with various internal and external stakeholders on planning and scheduling related items and functions, including reporting requirements, progress reporting, complaint schedules, etc.

Communicating with influence and presenting effectively to client group and team members

Qualifications:

- Experience in estimating mid-scale projects and advanced knowledge of construction and utility industry practices

- Ability to read and interpret detailed prints and specifications for conceptual, lump sum, or unit pricing

- Experience with computerized bidding software and proficiency in MS Office applications

- Completion of H&M PMM training and some formal Project Management coursework

- Complex problem-solving skills

- Ability to support with bid schedules is preferred, including MS Project and/or Primavera 6

Minimum Educational Background:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, related field, and/or equivalent work experience

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience:

5+ years of experience with bidding/estimating utility construction projects - including Distribution, Transmission, Substation, and/or Civil Power projects

Wage Range:

$100,000 - $150,000 / DOE

Benefits:

- 401(k) Plan

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan

- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

- Voluntary Life Insurance

- Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

- Paid Time Off

Henkels & McCoy West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.