Estimator

Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for an Estimator for day and night shift!

Summary: The Estimator is responsible for, but not limited to client engagement, reviewing bid documents, detailed and comprehensive quantity take-off, securing subcontractor and vendor pricing, preparing accurate cost estimates and bid documents for new and existing heavy civil construction and underground utility projects. Company Overview Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future! Saiia 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).

Review bid requirements to ensure all aspects of the project are documented and accounted for. Actively participating in project pre-bid meetings, site tours and bid review meetings. Coordinate takeoff drawings and secure subcontractor and vendor pricing. Identify, manage, and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring bids are completed accurately and timely. Review drawings and highlight any areas of concern. Report to the lead estimator the risks and special considerations of a project for profit evaluation. Prepare or assist the lead estimator with project schedule and work plan development. Review successful estimates with project developers and area managers prior to job commencement. Prepare or assist project manager in project budgets. Assist Project Managers with the preparation of project change estimates as required. Seek cost-effective methods of for inclusion in estimating projects. Assist in preparation of bid package for subcontractor quotation. Performs additional assignments per Director of Pre-Construction’s request.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Proficiency with all necessary technological tools, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint , and Outlook with the ability to use other software as necessary. Proficiency in InEight, Hard Dollar, Bid Build, HeavyBid or similar construction estimating software. Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera or similar construction scheduling software. Understanding of civil engineering design and construction methods and industry standards. Knowledge of mass grading and earthwork, stream restoration and rehabilitation, stormwater management, erosion control, and utility infrastructure requirements. Strong written and verbal communication skills to disseminate information effectively. Ability to pay attention to detail, good decision-making skills, and the ability to approach and handle problems strategically. Experience with job costing, scheduling and estimating contract changes. Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.

This position does not have supervisory responsibility. EDUCATIONAL AND