About this opportunity
Cash Construction Company, Inc. lists this Senior Estimator opportunity in plano, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview: Cash Construction is now hiring a Senior Estimator !
The Senior Estimator will bid and complete estimates for Heavy Civil and Single Family (subdivision road and utility) infrastructure projects. They have extensive knowledge of Civil construction means/methods, project schedules and costs. The estimator will be a self-starter and possess the ability to meet critical deadlines.
Company Overview:
Established in the 1970’s, Cash Construction Company was founded on a commitment to excellence; excellence in how we treat our clients and our employees. Incorporated in Texas, Cash Construction continues to be a leader in the Civil and Infrastructure Construction industry, completing projects involving water and wastewater utilities, drainage improvements, lift stations, pump stations, dry utilities, roadwork, and wind and solar farms. With a large fleet of equipment owned and maintained by Cash Construction, we are well-equipped and ready to self-perform nearly all our contractual obligations.
Cash 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).
Responsibilities: Prepare bids, select vendors/subcontractors and estimate 'self-performed' crew compositions and production rates.
Make scope of work determinations and perform quantity take-offs.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients.
100% detailed understanding of project scope.
Communicate and collaborate with wide range of individuals, including both Operations and other Estimating team members.
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: Qualifications
A strong desire to learn and grow
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Civil Engineering or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy civil estimating.
Demonstrated knowledge of Heavy Civil construction. Specifically, earthwork, underground water, underground wastewater, underground drainage and street/highway construction.
Experience with self-perform work.
Sound organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
Experience with Agtek Earthwork take-off software is preferred.
Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software is preferred.
Willingness to work in a team environment.
What's in it for you:
Financial Wellbeing
Compensation, commensurate with experience.
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).
Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Family & Lifestyle
15 days Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
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
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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Worksite address
plano, TX, 75086, US
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