Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Overview William Charles Construction, a Mas Tec Company, is hiring for an experienced Mid-Senior Estimator with an extensive estimating background in Bridges & Structures. The primary responsibilities of this role will include providing accurate takeoff and cost estimates for bridge work and other concrete and structural components such as foundations, drainage devices, culverts and retaining walls. This position is ideally based in one of our local offices:
Rockford IL, Springfield, IL, Peoria Il, or St Louis Mo. A remote/hybrid arrangement is available with the right experience preferably with Indiana or Illinois DOT experience. Depending on residing location, travel may be increased. Company Overview With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our "Do it Right the First Time" work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892.

With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects. Mas Tec'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. Mas Tec, 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 Participate in preconstruction efforts for design build or other alternative delivery projects Review opportunity pursuits and develop preliminary budget estimate and itemized summary for go/no-go evaluation Review, analyze and interpret contract documents for complete understanding of the work and owner deliverables to provide accurate, detailed cost estimates Analyze historical data and use estimating software to calculate costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services Develop subcontractor and supplier scope packages and perform detailed outreach to procure pricing coverage as required Ability to manage the bid process from start to finish and report to Executives for final close and sbumittal Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure the availability of materials at competitive prices Estimate labor and equipment requirements based on the project scope and schedule 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 Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management and related field experience.

A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree Minimum 15 years of experience in heavy civil estimating Extensive experience with bridges and structures is required

Experience with PCC paving is a plus, but not required Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized Highly motivated self-starter Stay up-to-date with industry trends, pricing, and best practices Contribute to the development of improved estimating techniques and processes Work Environment:
The role typically involves a combination of office work and occasional site visits Occasional travel between our Illinois and Indiana offices can be expected Site visits may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and exposure to outdoor conditions

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs Prolonged periods of sitting or standing during estimation tasks Occasional travel to job sites for project assessments What's in it for you:
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