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Chief Estimator William Charles Construction life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Rockford 833 Featherstone Road (Show on map) Sep 26, 2026 Chief Estimator

Job Locations US-IN-Indianapolis | US-IL-Rockford | US-IL-Springfield Requisition

ID 2026-69673

# of Openings 2 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 Chief Estimator with extensive estimating background with heavy civil, highways and roadways. Chief Estimator will be responsible for the complete preparation and submittals for bidding opportunities in our Rockford IL or Indianapolis IN office locations. In general, this position will be responsible for cost preparation, proposal closeout, submittals and all other ancillary estimating functions for both public and private sector work, management of estimating teams as required, compliance with corporate estimating practices, project budgets and coordination with the job control setup process. This position will report to VP of estimating. 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 s-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). Responsibilities Estimating team oversight as required including project assignments, estimate reviews, risk assessment, final bid close and submittal

Self-perform preparation and complete ownership of estimates

Subcontractor and Supplier research and outreach to ensure quality scope coverage

Post bid budget creation and project setup. Coordination with cost control department for ERP system interface for successful pursuits

Develop and coordinate preconstruction meetings for project handoff to Operation teams

Prepare and lead progress and proposal review meetings

Work closely with Diversity Department to ensure compliance with all goals and requirements

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

Provide complete and accurate estimates to Executive Management for review and to ensure confidence in decision making

Working in a team-oriented environment and providing training and mentoring to others

Remain engaged with project and Operations Team throughout life of awarded projects

Develop business relationships within the regional marketplace. Active in local networking and client sponsored programs Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, and/or related field experience
• Large scale DOT and Municipal hard bids (focus on

IDOT & INDOT

) as well as private market pursuits such as warehouse and data center sitework. Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design Build, CMGC and P3 is a plus but not required

• 10-15 years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating.

Extensive experience in earth moving, underground utilities, concrete/paving and structural concrete/bridge construction is preferred. Combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to manage estimating team on large pursuits and complete estimate oversight
• Pricing strategy plan and ability to perform all bid close functions
• Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Must be capable managing time for self and for management of others and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently
• Limited travel should be expected for bid close, pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office events, etc. at our Rockford, Indianapolis or Springfield offices
• Thrive in fast-paced environment with ability to deliver under deadlines
• Proficiency in Bid2Win or HCSS and exceptional Microsoft Office skills; Viewpoint Vista, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Salesforce, AgTek and AutoCad experience is a plus
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Personnel/Office management
• Timely decision making
• Functional/technical skills
• Intellectual horsepower
• Organizing
• Patience
• Perseverance
• Planning
• Process management
• Time management What's in it for you: Financial Wellbeing Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
  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 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 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.

Disclaimer:

MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/. Service Line (UKG) : Name WCL-William Charles Construct