Senior Estimator (Wind)
Company: Wanzek Construction
Location: Fargo
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Overview: This position will generally lead large conceptual EPC
bids where experience plays a vital role in developing a good
estimate. - Senior Estimators report to the Director of Estimating.
- This position will be assigned to large projects with
responsibility for all aspects of RFP requirements, winning
proposal strategies, alternate contracting strategies and risk
management. -Company Overview -Wanzek Construction, IEA, and White
Construction are part of the MasTec Renewables Group. Our companies
have been in the renewable energy market from the beginning-and we
leverage that experience to deliver more effective energy
infrastructure solutions. Our 20+ years of renewable energy
construction experience enables us to better understand the nuances
and navigate the challenges within this dynamic and heavily
regulated industry. - -We embrace diverse perspectives not only
with our employees but across all levels of our business-from
suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We've built a
multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in
perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our
organization. We collaborate across departments to foster
innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to
voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a
respectful work environment where all employees feel valued,
included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry.
-MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy &
Infrastructure business segment. MasTec'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. Responsibilities:
- Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors or other
employees regarding safe and proper work practices, evaluate that
information and implement a plan based on that evaluation for
carrying out the duties of this position
- Be motivated and work productively
- Read and understand company policies and procedures and other
literature and other documents applicable to assigned tasks
- With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop
complete understanding of the applicable company policies and
procedures and plan and execute the assigned work in accordance
with those policies and procedures
- Examine/inspect office conditions and/or procedures and
identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that
arise or that may be encountered
- Inspect (subordinate's) work for accuracy and compliance with
company's policies and procedures, point out deficiencies and
explain and take any corrective action needed
- Produce quality work, meeting requirements of the company
policies, procedures and industry standards
- Identify work place hazards and take all necessary corrective
action to eliminate or minimize them
- Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and
warnings devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different
color warning tags, warning sirens)
- Work hours required to complete work assigned by established
deadlines
- Manage the available bid time to insure accurate and timely
preparation of a complete estimate
- Function as a team player; create an environment where other
groups and individuals want to work with you
- Perform complete conceptual estimates for large, complex EPC
projects from receipt of bid package through final bid review,
including: site visits, scope determination, MTO, input data into
computerized estimating systems, questions to Owner/Engineer and
qualifications
- Utilize ability and experience to conceptualize portions of
estimate
- Organize and detail the estimate so that manhours can be
properly applied, easily understood for review purposes, and
efficiently turned over to the field personnel
- When representing Wanzek to clients, engineers, vendors or
competitors, always maintain the highest standards of
professionalism, fairness, and ethical behavior
- Through daily practice, carry out the spirit and intent
Wanzek's Company Beliefs Perform entire conceptual estimates for
large EPC, design build, general construction, and joint venture
projects from receipt of bid packages through proposal to
Owner
- Senior Estimators have uniquely demonstrated an advanced
knowledge of all aspects of Construction Estimating and
consistently manage bid teams for large, complex projects
- All Senior Level Estimators have the responsibility of training
other employees in the estimating department
- Responsibilities will include mastery of technical estimating
responsibilities including lead responsibilities such as: Site
visits and jobsite exposure
- Scope determination Input into estimating software
Understanding RFQ requirements
- Questions to owner/engineer
- Written clarifications to owner/engineer/estimators
- Turnover of bid estimate to the field
- Responsibilities will include a mastery knowledge of discipline
specific responsibilities including lead responsibilities such as:
Material Take Offs Comprehension of drawings and
specifications
- Manhour analysis Understanding of material pricing
- Understanding of subcontracts
- Understanding of strategies and variables
- Understanding range of manhours
- Providing field assistance
- Standard coding support Lead Estimator Designation: When the
Senior Estimator is designated as the Lead Estimator on an
estimate, the following additional responsibilities will be
required: Supervise and line out all people on the bid team,
provide adequate information to team members and establish bidding
schedule with deadlines
- Assure successful kick off meetings, mid-bid reviews, and final
reviews
- Get the Regional VP of Operations involved if they are
available
- Review and understand owner provided specifications and
documentation for all portions of the work and ensure the needed
costs have been incorporated into the estimate
- Perform final reviews at least two (2) days before bid due
date
- Review all work performed by team members
- Critically analyze each aspect of the estimate to ensure a
competitive bid
- Apply appropriate labor rates and methods of construction based
on provided information and expected site conditions
- Explore options which could shorten the construction schedules
and minimize indirects and construction equipment
- Recognize risks and apply contingency and escalation when
appropriate
- Know when and how to capitalize on opportunities -
Qualifications: EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma plus related training or education
equivalent to a Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 7 years of construction estimating experience
Knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction
management
- Knowledge of various contract types including EPC, DB and JV
Experience in contract negotiations
- Experience in working with a variety of vendors and
clients
- Experience in leading bids on a regular basisKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Take reasonable care of your own and others health and safety
and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this
role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek's
Zero Injury principles
- Read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents
- Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or
complaints
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers rapidly and
accurately
- Compute rate, ratio and percent and draw and interpret bar
graphs
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram or schedule form
- Ability to write speeches and articles using original or
innovative techniques or style
- Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and
presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management,
public groups and/or boards of directors -What's in it for you:
-Financial Wellbeing -
- 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 InsuranceFamily & Lifestyle
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits
Continuation
- Employee Assistance ProgramPlanning 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 ceicareers@mastec.com. 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.
-MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not
work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid
signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent
Acquisition Team. -#LI-MF1#LI-MF1#LI-Onsite Appcast (For Export):
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Keywords: Wanzek Construction, Grand Forks , Senior Estimator (Wind), Professions , Fargo, North Dakota
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