Senior Estimator

Henkels & McCoy is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure construction and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, Henkels & McCoy adapts over 100 years of experience to the dynamic and evolving infrastructure needs of today. Henkels & McCoy has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry.  H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Learn more at www.henkels.com.

The Senior Estimator prepares timely and accurate bid estimates from $0-$50 million dollars within the civil underground and utility construction line of business 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.

The Senior Estimator will understand 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.

Responsibilities:

Under general guidance, this role prepares and maintains bid documentation, utilizing historical data from past projects, subcontracts, and productivity analysis. Senior Estimator responsibilities may include travel to job locations to confirm project site conditions and assisting field personnel in developing and/or recommending change orders to scope as needed.

The Senior Estimator will ensure bid deadlines and customer presentation requirements are met and will assist in developing and implementing estimating guidelines. This role also contributes to the continuous improvement of methodology, tools and approaches using fundamentals of H&M Project Management practices.

Additionally, the Senior Estimator will interface with various internal and external stakeholders on planning and scheduling related items and functions, including reporting requirements, progress reporting, etc., while communicating with influence and presenting effectively to client group and team members.

Required Skills:

• Experience in construction estimating, ability to read/interpret detailed prints and specifications for conceptual, lump sum or unit pricing
• Working knowledge of construction and relevant industry practices
• Experience with computerized bidding software and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Completion of H&M PMM training and some formal Project Management coursework
• Moderately complex problem-solving skills

Minimum Educational Background:

BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, related field or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience:

8-10+

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.