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Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction/Bridge & Highway

MasTec
full-time
Nashville, TN
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

Overview<br><br><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">MasTec Civil is hiring an Estimator to assist in the growth of our Nashville, TN market.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">This individual should have a minimum of 5  years of estimating experience + minimum 2 years of field experience in Heavy Civil Construction, specifically with roadways and bridges. The person in this role should also be knowledgeable in contract delivery methods: design-build, design-bid-build, Lump Sum, etc., and contract experience with: DOT/turnpike, cities/counties, airport authority.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">This candidate must be a self-motivated person, willing to collaborate with peers, teach young engineers, and constantly strives to identify problems and solutions. </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>COMPANY OVERVIEW:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;">Founded in 1987, MasTec Civil (formerly known as Condotte America), a MasTec Company, is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. In short, we build the roads and bridges connecting our families, communities, and nation. In doing so, client satisfaction is of primary importance to us, and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs in order to exceed their expectations. </p><p style="margin: 0px;" aria-hidden="true"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;" data-text-type="withSpacing">MasTec Civil 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.</p><p style="margin: 0px;" data-text-type="withSpacing"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;" data-text-type="noSpacing">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). </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/64du25Mfnx0?si=nnq4QyS7zgEej7dA" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <br>Responsibilities<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">• Understand bid items, basis of estimate, skills to identify errors and discrepancies in plans, and specifications, and solutions.<br />• Wide understandings reading plans, specifications, request for proposal, request for information, addendums, technical special provisions, etc.<br />• Build green sheet estimate, breakdown activity structure, construction schedule, and risk matrix analysis. <br />• Create job budget for awarded contracts.<br />• Understand bid strategy, cost savings initiative, and management skills.<br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">• Perform accurate, and within the time frame quantity takeoffs.<br />• Capable to individually estimate an entire job.<br />• Study and review all estimating reports: equipment total hrs., labor total hrs., key indicators, equipment balance analysis, etc. <br />• Constantly review updated DOT Standards and Specifications.<br />• Full review of bid submittal package, and lead estimating discussion with company executives.<br />• Obtain clarifications on plans and specifications from owner or engineer of records.<br />• Coordinate and invite suppliers and subcontractors to quote different scope of work.<br />• Analyzes suppliers and subcontractor pricing input when required.<br />• Build and strength subcontractor and supplier relationship.<br />• <strong>Complete understanding of unit cost analysis.</strong><br />• Assists to pre-bid meeting and bid submittals.<br />• Keep updated information regarding commodity trade prices.<br />• Keep looking construction technologies and techniques.<br />• Maintain continue education in construction: assist to engineering convention, forum, etc.<br />• Continue communication with field personnel (project engineer, superintendent, foreman, fleet manager, etc.) to track and adjust as necessary unit costs.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <br>Qualifications<br><br><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Minimum 5 years of experience in Heavy Civil.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management degree. </li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</u></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Possess high work values, integrity, and ethical standards.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Possess great focus to meet and exceed company requirements and expectations.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Possess good organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Must have knowledge in bridge and roadway construction.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Savvy in TN soil (rock/clay), foundations, concrete structures, temporary structural systems, underground and utility work, earthwork, signalization, roadway lighting and signing, intelligent transportation system, safety standards, etc.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Knowledgeable in design-build and design-bid-build contracts with DOT and Turnpike Enterprises.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Teaching, and mentoring skills.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Software Skills:</u></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">30-Hour OSHA training</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Scheduling software, P6 Primavera</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Heavy Bid from HCSS     </li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Bluebeam by REVU</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">AutoCAD- Civil 3D</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">MicroStation</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">AGTEK</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>What's In It For You:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Financial Wellbeing</p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Health & Wellness</p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Family & Lifestyle</p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Employee Assistance Program</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Planning for the Unexpected</p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Emergency Travel Assistance Program</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Group legal plan</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><em>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. </em></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><em>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.</em></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><em>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.</em></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><em>#LI-TM1</em></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><em>#LI-REMOTE</em></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p>

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full-time

Location

Nashville, TN

Categories

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