Vice President of Estimating - Wanzek Construction

Responsible for the overall estimating process across the Mastec Renewables sector. Partner with VP of Business Development to assess current processes, drive consistency in approach, tools, vision across Mastec Renewables. Assist in hiring, coaching, and developing estimating professionals across the organization. Serve as senior level mentor for estimating efforts across the sector. Responsible for the efficiency and accuracy as well as process improvements that will support the growth of Renewables sector.

Location & Travel: Preference may be given to candidates that can be located in or near one of our office locations: Indianapolis, IN, Fargo, ND or Phoenix, AZ. This can be remote position dependent upon candidate skill set and years of experience. This position can expect to support our business across the United States in multiple time zones. This position can expect to travel at least 50% or more. 

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience. 

We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business—from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We’ve built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry.

MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’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

• Responsible for the overall estimating process across Mastec Renewables
• Standardize processes for working with support departments; including Project Controls, Engineer, and Procurement
  • Standardize package for estimate reviews and distribute in advance
• Partner with VP of Business Development to secure current and upcoming revenue to support Mastec Renewables ’growth plans
• Partner with Operational Vice Presidents to assess current processes, drive consistency in approach, tools, vision across Mastec Renewables
• Establish and maintain a process to obtain and analyze historical data from projects
• Assist in hiring, coaching and developing estimating professionals across the sector
• Serve as senior group-level mentor for estimating efforts across Mastec Renewables (including succession and mentoring plans)
• Obtain a deep knowledge of and experience with Wind, Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems to ensure competitiveness in the marketplace
• Maintain rapport with network of contacts and support Business Development when required
• Work closely with Business Development professionals on business leads
• Support overall strategy based on strategic plan of Mastec Renewables
• Effectively build and lead a team of cross functioning estimating professionals within Mastec Renewables
• Observe applicable current events, business trends and activity of competitors in order to gain information to make good business decisions and improve our strategy
• Manage and execute the estimating process
• Effectively communicate estimating efforts across Mastec Renewables
• Seek out and use industry sources and consumer information
• Travel to various service line locations as needed

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a Business-related field or equivalent experience
• 10-15 years in large-scale construction (commercial or industrial) or service-related fields
• Experience leading large-scale teams required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Mastec’s Zero Injury principles
• Possess strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Work well under pressure, and ability to meet timelines and deadlines
• Work well independently
• Possess strong leadership abilities
• Maintain a positive attitude while working with team members and customers
• Read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
• Effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 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.

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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.

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