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Overview
Company 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.
Position Summary:
The Estimator II prepares timely and accurate bid estimates for medium to large sized projects/programs within an assigned line of business, Region or Division and helps plan all projects with expectations for the efficient use of personnel, equipment, materials and subcontractors within contract requirements, time guidelines and other restrictions. The Estimator II will fully understand the major business components and implications specific to estimating and cost control for Construction Companies while ensuring compliance with the Henkels & McCoy established Project Management Methodology and upholding H&M safety and quality management protocols.
This is a remote position that will require travel to the Pacific Northwest (Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA) based on business needs, team meetings, customer engagements, and other key events.
Preference will be given to candidates located in the Western United States, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Montana to support collaboration and travel requirements.
Responsibilities
Prepare, develop, and maintain detailed cost estimates and bid documentation for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and substation projects supporting BPA Master Service Agreement (MSA) scopes.
Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and customer requirements to develop accurate and competitive project estimates.
Travel to project sites to evaluate existing conditions, validate constructability, and support estimate accuracy.
Lead bid strategy discussions and support proposal development, pricing reviews, and customer presentations.
Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, and field operations teams during estimate development and project execution.
Monitor awarded contracts for scope changes, extra work authorizations, material impacts, credits, and other cost-related items.
Assist field personnel in identifying, developing, and recommending change orders and scope modifications as needed.
Ensure all bid submissions, customer deliverables, and presentation requirements are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
Identify potential construction risks, schedule impacts, and operational challenges, while recommending cost-effective solutions to minimize risk and improve project execution.
Support procurement planning by coordinating material pricing, vendor quotations, and subcontractor scopes.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating methodologies, tools, processes, and reporting aligned with H&M Project Management practices.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders regarding planning, scheduling, reporting requirements, progress updates, and project coordination activities.
Prepare and present estimate summaries, project assumptions, risk assessments, and pricing recommendations to leadership and clients.
Maintain effective communication with clients, project teams, and leadership while demonstrating professionalism and influencing project outcomes through collaboration and technical expertise.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
5+ years of relevant estimating experience in utility, electrical, transmission & distribution, substation , or heavy civil construction projects.
Demonstrated experience estimating mid-sized utility infrastructure projects, with strong knowledge of Transmission & Distribution (T&D), substation construction, and utility industry practices.
Proficiency with computerized estimating and bidding software (i.e. B2W, as well as advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of project management principles and practices, including completion of H&M Project Management Methodology (PMM) training and/or formal project management coursework.
Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate project risks, interpret technical documentation, and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across operations, engineering, procurement, and client teams.
Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in cost development, documentation, and reporting.
This is a remote position that will require travel to the Pacific Northwest (Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA) based on business needs, team meetings, customer engagements, and other key events.
Preference will be given to candidates located in the Western United States, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Montana to support collaboration and travel requirements.
Salary Range: $79,700 - $119,500/annually
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.
