Senior Estimator - Bridge & Highway Construction

Overview

Mas Tec Civil is hiring a Senior Estimator to assist in the growth of the Nashville, TN infrastructure market!

LOCATION: Remote/hybrid position within the state of Tennessee.

This individual should have a minimum of 10 years of estimating experience + a minimum of 3 years of field experience in Heavy Civil Construction, specifically in roadway work such as: earth movement, drainage, clearing & grubbing, grading, roadway bases, channel excavation, retaining walls, water main, force main, etc. You should also be knowledgeable in contract delivery methods: design-build, design-bid-build, Lump Sum, etc.,

and contract experience with:
Tennessee DOT/turnpike, cities/counties, and airport authority. This candidate must be a self‑motivated person, willing to collaborate with peers, mentor young engineers, and constantly strive to identify problems and solutions.

Founded in 1987, Mas Tec Civil, LLC (formerly known as Condotte America) 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 that connect our families, our communities, and our 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.

Mas Tec’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.

• Understand bid items, basis of estimate, skills to identify errors and discrepancies in plans, specifications, and solutions.
• Wide understanding of reading plans, specifications, request for proposal, request for information, addenda, technical special provisions, etc.
• Build green sheet estimate, breakdown activity structure, construction schedule, and risk matrix analysis.
• Create job budget for awarded contracts.
• Understand bid strategy, cost savings initiative, and management skills.
• Perform accurate takeoffs within the time frame.
• Capable to individually estimate an entire job.
• Study and review all estimating reports: equipment total hours,
  labor productivity rates
  , key indicators, equipment balance analysis, etc.
• Constantly review updated Tennessee DOT Standards and Specifications.
• Full review of bid submittal package, and lead estimating discussion with company executives.
• Obtain clarifications on plans and specifications from owner or engineer of records.
• Coordinate and invite suppliers and subcontractors to quote different scope of work.
• Analyze suppliers and subcontractor pricing.
• Build and strengthen subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Complete understanding of unit cost analyses.
• Assist with pre‑bid meetings and bid submittals.
• Keep updated information regarding commodity trade prices.
• Keep looking at construction technologies and techniques.
• Maintain continuous education in construction: assist to engineering conferences, forums, etc.
• Continue communication with field personnel (project engineer, superintendent, foreman, fleet manager, etc.) to track and adjust as necessary unit costs.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Heavy Civil - roadway/highway/bridge experience preferred.
• Strong preference to be located in Nashville, Tennessee.
• B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management degree.

• Possess high work values, integrity, and ethical standards.
• Possess great focus to meet and exceed company requirements and expectations.
• Possess good organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have knowledge in bridge and roadway construction.
• Savvy in Nashville, Tennessee soil (rock/clay), foundations, concrete structures, temporary structural systems, underground and utility work, earthwork, signalization, roadway lighting and signing, intelligent transportation system, safety standards, etc.
• Knowledgeable in design-build and…