Senior Estimator

Overview

Henkels & McCoy West works closely with clients from diverse markets to build enduring partnerships throughout the Western United States.

Our team of seasoned professionals designs, builds, manages, and maintains critical and sustainable infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communications industries.

Building on a 100-year legacy of performance and service to utility, commercial, industrial, and government clients, H&M West brings together extensive knowledge and innovation to deliver infrastructure construction solutions that meet future energy needs today.

H&M West is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive.

A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper.

Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions.

Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Henkels & McCoy West is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE : MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country.

H&M West is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC).

Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

We are looking for a Senior Estimator to join our team in the Pomona, CA area.

The Senior Estimator will be a technical specialist formulating and developing advanced estimating concepts for mid to large scale Transmission and Substation construction projects of significant complexity.

This position provides direct support to the project teams in the planning and execution of the job, to include determining scope of project, subcontractor needs, unit / man-hour figures for self-performed work, and project specific needs and requirements.

The Senior Estimator will completely understand the business, its context, manage implications related to estimating and cost control, assist in leading the effort to ensure compliance with Henkels & McCoy’s established Project Management Methodology, and uphold safety and quality management protocols.

Responsibilities

The Senior Estimator leads every level of the estimating process which includes reviewing of project and design related documents, attending pre-bid meetings, traveling to job locations to confirm project site conditions, and evaluate contract specifications and scope definition on bid opportunities.

This position works with operations, project management, scheduling, and proposal staff to coordinate and manage pricing for multiple concurrent pricing efforts.

This position also assists field personnel in developing and / or recommending change orders to scope as needed.

This role will be intimately involved in the collection and analysis of project performance data which is used in the continuous improvement efforts to our estimating approach.

This role is also responsible in compiling and presenting project and pricing data to company stakeholders at various levels for approval to finalize pricing submittals.

The Senior Estimator provides leadership in the continuous improvement of methodology and / or selection of tools, approaches, and process enhancements using fundamentals of H&M Project Management practices.

Additionally, this role contributes related process improvements and implementation.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading the estimating activity for mid to large scale projects
• Advanced knowledge of construction and utility industry practices
• Proficient in reading and performing take-offs of engineered drawings
• Experienced with relevant estimating software (B2W Preferred) and MS Office Suite
• Highly complex problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and able to adapt to complex schedules and changes
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Must be highly adaptable to new processes and procedures

Minimum Educational Background :

BS degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Relevant Experience

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience :

Salary Range :

$91,000 / yr. to $169,000 / yr.

Benefits :

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan which includes the following :

• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off

Henkels & McCoy West, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.