Junior Estimator

at MasTec Clean Energy and Infrastructure Services in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Junior Estimator Job Locations US-IL-Rockford Requisition

ID 2026-64549

# of Openings 1 Candidate Search Category (Portal Searching) Estimating Service Line (UKG) : Name WCL-William Charles Construct Overview William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is hiring for an experienced Junior Estimator with an estimating background with heavy civil, highways and roadways. The primary responsibilities of this role will include providing accurate takeoff and cost estimates for railways and other concrete and structural components such as foundations, drainage devices, culverts and retaining walls. 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. William Charles 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 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 5 years of experience in heavy civil estimating 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

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The role typically involves a combination of office work and occasional site visits Occasional travel... For full info follow application link. 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, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account