Senior Estimator - Bridge & Highway Construction

Senior Estimator - Mas Tec Civil is hiring a Senior Estimator to assist in the growth of the Nashville, TN infrastructure market!

LOCATION: Remote/hybrid position within the state of Tennessee.

This individual should have a minimum of 10 years of estimating experience and a minimum of 3 years of field experience in Heavy Civil Construction, specifically in roadway work such as earth movement, drainage, clearing & grubbing, grading, roadway bases, channel excavation, retaining walls, water main, force main, etc. The candidate should be knowledgeable in contract delivery methods: design‑build, design‑bid‑build, Lump Sum, etc.,

and have contract experience with Tennessee DOT/turnpike, cities/counties, and airport authorities. This candidate must be a self‑motivated person, willing to collaborate with peers, mentor young engineers, and constantly strive to identify problems and solutions.

Founded in 1987, Mas Tec Civil, LLC (formerly known as Condotte America) is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects including roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. In short, we build the roads and bridges that connect our families, our communities, and our nation. Client satisfaction is of primary importance to us and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs to exceed expectations.

Mas Tec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities, building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants, solar, wind, and thermal energy plants, buildings, and infrastructure.

• Understand bid items, basis of estimate, and identify errors and discrepancies in plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Read plans, specifications, RFPs, RFIs, addenda, technical special provisions, etc.
• Create green sheet estimate, build activity structure, construction schedule, and risk matrix analysis.
• Create job budget for awarded contracts.
• Develop bid strategy, cost savings initiatives, and management skills.
• Perform accurate, timely quantity takeoffs.
• Capable of estimating an entire job individually.
• Analyze estimating reports: equipment total hours, labor productivity rates, key indicators, equipment balance analysis.
• Constantly review updated TNDOT Standards and Specifications.
• Lead review of bid submittal package and lead estimating discussion with company executives.
• Obtain clarifications on plans and specifications from owners or engineers of record.
• Coordinate and invite suppliers and subcontractors to quote work scopes.
• Analyze suppliers and subcontractor pricing.
• Build and strengthen subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Complete understanding of unit cost analyses.
• Assist in pre‑bid meeting and bid submittals.
• Keep information on commodity trade prices updated.
• Track construction technologies and techniques.
• Maintain continuing education in construction: attend engineering conventions, forums, etc.
• Communicate with field personnel to track and adjust unit costs.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Heavy Civil—with preference for roadway/highway/bridge experience.
• Strong preference for candidates located in Nashville, Tennessee.
• B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management.

• High work values, integrity, and ethical standards.
• Strong focus on meeting and exceeding company requirements and expectations.
• Excellent organization skills and strong verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge in bridge and roadway construction.
• Familiarity with Nashville soil (rock/clay), foundations, concrete structures, temporary structural systems, underground and utility work, earthwork, signalization, roadway lighting and signing, intelligent transportation systems, safety standards.
• Knowledgeable in design‑build and design‑bid‑build contracts with TNDOT and Turnpike Enterprises.
• Teaching and mentoring skills.

• 30‑Hour OSHA training
• Microsoft Office:
  Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point
• Scheduling software:
  Primavera P6
• Heavy Bid from HCSS
• Vista Accounting…