Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil (Structural/Bridges)

  • William Charles Construction
  • Aurora, Illinois
  • Full Time
Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil (Structural/Bridges)

William Charles Construction

life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, Illinois, Aurora

Jun 04, 2025

Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil (Structural/Bridges)

Job Locations

US-IN-INDIANAPOLIS | US-IL-Springfield | US-IL-Aurora | US-IL-Chicago | US-IL-Peoria | US-IN-Clinton | US-WI-MILWAUKEE

Requisition ID

2025-43309

# 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 Senior Civil Estimator with an extensive estimating background in Bridges & Structures.

The primary responsibilities of this role will include providing accurate takeoff and cost estimates for bridge work and other concrete and structural components such as foundations, drainage devices, culverts and retaining walls.

**This position is ideally based in one of our local offices: Rockford IL, Springfield, IL, Indianapolis IN OR Nashville, TN. A remote/hybrid arrangement is available with the right experience preferably with Indiana or Illinois DOT experience. Depending on residing location, travel may be increased.

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.

MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. 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.

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

Minimum 15 years of experience in heavy civil estimating

Extensive experience with bridges and structures is required

Experience with PCC paving is a plus, but not required

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

Work Environment:

The role typically involves a combination of office work and occasional site visits

Occasional travel between our Illinois and Indiana offices can be expected

Site visits may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and exposure to outdoor conditions

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Prolonged periods of sitting or standing during estimation tasks

Occasional travel to job sites for project assessments

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

Compensation - $150,000 - $180,000/ year but could be flexible with additional experience in closing bids and leadership

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 .... 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

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Service Line (UKG) : Name

WCL-William Charles Construct
Job ID: 480072598
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025

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